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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Department of Geography is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geography | |
| Master of Science in Teaching (MST) | Geography | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geography | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Geography |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score of 297) Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40
Applied
36
Accepted
25
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score of 297) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Geography degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 overall, 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
51
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.76% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.96% |
| White or Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 1.96% |
Gender
Male (58%)
Female (41%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 10
Male (15)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Geographic information systems, natural lands, Latin American subsistence farming, climatic change, urban perspectives |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 328,804 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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