Biological and Physical Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 30.01

$37,419Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,303Median earnings 4 years after
$65,769Median earnings 5 years after
$21,720Median federal debt
133Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Portland State University earn a median of $37,419 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,891 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,986–$81,781). Median debt is $21,720, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Oregon
Eugene
$38,285$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $37,419 one year after graduation and $65,769 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,720.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.