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Design & Applied Arts at Portland State University

107 Bachelor's Degrees
#124 Overall Quality
$35,304 Bachelor's Salary
The Design & Applied Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Portland State University.

We'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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Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available at Portland State University

Portland State University Design Rankings

The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 114
Best Design & Applied Arts Schools 124

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Design Graduates from Portland State University Make?

$35,304 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,304 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Design Graduates from Portland State University Have?

$39,923 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, design students borrow a median amount of $39,923 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Design from Portland State University Cost?

$10,617 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Portland State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.

Portland State University Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 107 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from Portland State University in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.

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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, 54% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 58
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 10

Does Portland State University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Design?

Online degrees for the Portland State University design 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.

Portland State University Design Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Portland State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 77
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 68
Music 34
Drama & Theater Arts 14
Other Visual Art 14

View All Design & Applied Arts Related Majors >

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