Biochemistry at Portland State University
If you plan to study Biochemistry, consider the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Portland State University.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at Portland State University are 37% women (7) and 63% men (12).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 19 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at Portland State University, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry 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 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Biochemistry graduates, 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 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.