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 #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #581 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 581 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Oregon | 7 of 14 |
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 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Portland State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 63 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 45 |
| Music | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 17 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University handed out 210 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Portland State University is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 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 |
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 Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
