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Chemistry at University of Portland

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, take a look at what University of Portland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Portland sits in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 chemistry degrees were awarded at University of Portland.

Online Class Availability at University of Portland

Many students take online classes at University of Portland. Of 3,285 students, 12 (0%) studied exclusively online and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Portland

Use these rankings to compare University of Portland’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 66
Best Value	Oregon	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 390
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#65 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#372 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Portland

Graduates of University of Portland’s Chemistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,737
2 years	$32,925

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from University of Portland comes in at $22,900.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemistry graduates at University of Portland, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at University of Portland are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Portland

Among the 12 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Portland, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 42% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Portland, higher than the national average of 40%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Portland

The Chemistry program at University of Portland includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	12

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at University of Portland work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.