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Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Portland State University

Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Portland State University

If you are interested in studying Film, Video & Photographic Arts, take a look at what Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Portland State University sits in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 film, video & photographic arts degrees were granted at Portland State University.

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.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at Portland State University

Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #3 of 5
Best Value Far Western (Region) #28 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #35 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 275
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #164 of 278

Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from Portland State University

Students who complete Portland State University’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts at Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,124
2 years $21,703
3 years $28,000
4 years $35,966
5 years $44,469

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $35,966, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Film, Video & Photographic Arts earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from Portland State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at Portland State University are 42% women (19) and 58% men (26).

Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Among the 45 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts degrees awarded at Portland State University, 42% were women (19) and 58% were men (26).

Portland State University gender breakdown of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors at Portland State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at Portland State University

This Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Portland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Film Studies 45

Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates

Students who finish Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $92,043
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Producers and Directors $90,515
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Photographers $75,743
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

References

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