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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 298 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Portland State University. This makes it the #146 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 298 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% 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, 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 bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its visual & performing 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from Portland State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Portland State University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 107 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Music | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.