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Biology at University of Portland

University of Portland graduates about 101 biology majors a year, 10% of its graduating class. That puts it 202nd of 692 schools we score for biology, a strong program at 67 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 84 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 72% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $58,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

67/100Strong#202 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year10110% of the class
Courses in the catalog84more than 72% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$58,0001.01× the same major nationally
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1228–1410whole school

Around University of Portland

Romanaggi Hall, formerly the science building, at the University of Portland
Romanaggi Hall (University of Portland)Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Victory Bell, University of Portland (2018)
Victory Bell, University of Portland (2018) - 1Photo: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Portland Thorns Preseason Invitational match between Chicago Red Stars and Reign
Sam kerrPhoto: Dana K. O. · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
University of Portland Christie Hall exterior with snowman.
Christie Hall ExteriorPhoto: Sgallivan13 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where biology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 12 · Academic 11 · Student housing 8 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. University of Nevada–Reno 67
  2. Gonzaga University 67
  3. University of St. Thomas (MN) 67
  4. Berry College 67
  5. Duquesne University 67
  6. Chapman University 67
  7. Hendrix College 67
  8. University of Maryland Eastern Shore 67

Other strong majors at University of Portland

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Portland with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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