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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Portland State University

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Portland State University.

Online Class Availability at Portland State University

Online coursework is an option at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Portland State University

Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#5 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#24 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#45 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#271 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Portland State University

Students who complete Portland State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,299
2 years	$30,409

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Portland State University comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Portland State University are 37% women (7) and 63% men (12).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Among the 19 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Portland State University, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 42% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Portland State University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Portland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	19

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.