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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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 |
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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.
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.
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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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 | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 13 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
White | 58 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 10 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Portland State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
Music | 34 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
Other Visual Art | 14 |
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