by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,317 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,733 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, design students borrow a median amount of $26,995 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Portland State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 93 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 56 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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