by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, coming in at #126 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 126 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Oregon | 2 of 10 |
The following degree levels are granted in design & applied arts at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Portland State University granted 68 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
