by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Music Schools | 204 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in music from Portland State University. This makes it the #99 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,638 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Portland State University. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Portland State University in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 107 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
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