Geography at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, 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, 23 geography graduations were recorded at Portland State University.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Distance learning is available 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
Below you’ll find the composition of Geography graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at Portland State University are 39% women (9) and 61% men (14).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 14 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Portland State University, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 29% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at Portland State University
Of the 9 master’s geography degrees awarded at Portland State University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Geography master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geography Graduates
Students who finish Geography program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Geography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
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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