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Music at Portland State University

25 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
#204 Overall Quality
The Music major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Portland State University.

We'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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Music Degrees Available at Portland State University

Portland State University Music Rankings

The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools 84
Best Music Graduate Degree Schools 86
Best Music Schools 204
Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools 222

Popularity of Music at Portland State University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Do Music Graduates from Portland State University Make?

$17,638 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Music Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,638 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Music from Portland State University Cost?

$10,617 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Portland State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.

Portland State University Music Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Portland State University. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 music.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does Portland State University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Music?

Online degrees for the Portland State University music 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.

Portland State University Music Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Portland State University in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 music.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Music Student Diversity at Portland State University

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 107
Fine & Studio Arts 77
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 68
Drama & Theater Arts 14
Other Visual Art 14

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