by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #112 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $54,977 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $26,995 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 51% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the design & applied arts majors at Portland State University.
This design & applied arts program at Portland State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 68 |
Portland State University awarded 68 completions in graphic design recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (51%).