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Music Theory & Composition at Portland State University

3 Bachelor's Degrees
#97 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music composition.

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Music Theory & Composition Degrees Available at Portland State University

Portland State University Music Composition Rankings

The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for music composition list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 26
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 31
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 36
Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 43
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 48
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 49
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 50
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 51
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 54
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 61
Highest Paid Music Theory & Composition Graduates 63
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Schools 86
Best Music Theory & Composition Schools 97

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.

Music Composition Student Diversity at Portland State University

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

Portland State University Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program

Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music composition from Portland State University in 2021, 67% were men and 33% 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, 100% 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 music composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Music Composition

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 22
General Music 5
Conducting 3
Voice Performance 3
Keyboard Instruments 2

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