Biotechnology at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Biotechnology, consider the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 biotechnology graduations were recorded at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at Portland Community College are 64% women (14) and 36% men (8).
Biotechnology Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Of the 9 associate’s biotechnology graduates at Portland Community College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 56% of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, above the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Portland Community College
The Biotechnology program at Portland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at Portland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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