by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,028 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,425 for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, film students borrow a median amount of $46,835 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across 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.
The film program at Portland State University awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University film bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 107 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Music | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
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