by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in music from Portland State University. This makes it the #99 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $21,913. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's music program at Portland State University make a median salary of $34,362. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, music students borrow a median amount of $27,846 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Portland State University.
Of the 21 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Portland State University, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 music majors earned their master's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
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, 59% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 93 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 56 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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