by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Portland State University stacks up against peers offering music.
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Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #340 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #52 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 5 |
| Best Music Schools in Oregon | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 23 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 42 |
| College Major Best Value | 42 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 52 |
| Best Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 71 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 71 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in music.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,846 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 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 72% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of music master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 89% 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Portland State University.
This music program at Portland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 14 |
| Voice and Opera | 5 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 |
| Conducting | 2 |
Portland State University conferred 14 completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
Portland State University conferred 5 degrees in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Portland State University granted 4 degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Portland State University conferred 2 completions in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).