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Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Portland State University

If you plan to study Biomathematics & Bioinformatics, 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 sits in Portland, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Portland State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Rankings at Portland State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 2
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 65

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Portland State University are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 11 master’s biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees awarded at Portland State University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

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

More Specific Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Concentrations at Portland State University

The Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biostatistics	13

Best-Paid Careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates

Graduates of the Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 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
Statisticians	$130,349
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.