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 #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $20,866. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Portland State University. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at Portland State University awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to 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, 60% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 107 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Music | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.