Design & Applied Arts at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Portland State University.
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Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 113 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Portland State University
Students who complete Portland State University’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,317 |
| 2 years | $44,021 |
| 3 years | $53,297 |
| 4 years | $54,977 |
| 5 years | $63,970 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Portland State University take home a median $54,977, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Portland State University comes in at $26,995.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Portland State University are 79% women (54) and 21% men (14).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 68 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Portland State University, 79% were women (54) and 21% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Portland State University
This Design & Applied Arts program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 68 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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