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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Portland State University. This makes it the #69 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $22,381. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $35,125 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Portland State University. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 56 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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