by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 210 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University handed out 210 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $40,452 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $30,948 in student loans. This is higher than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Portland State University awarded 68 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (51%).
Portland State University granted 45 bachelor’s degrees in film/cinema/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Portland State University awarded 38 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Portland State University granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
Portland State University granted 17 bachelor’s completions in visual and performing arts, other in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
Portland State University awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Portland State University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Portland State University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Portland State University awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |
