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Fine & Studio Arts at Portland State University

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Fine & Studio Arts at Portland State University

If you plan to study fine and studio arts, take a look at what Portland State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and approximately 23,640 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 77 Fine Arts majors received their bachelor's degree from Portland State University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Fine & Studio Arts section at the bottom of this page.

Portland State University Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Fine Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts
  • Master’s Degree in Fine Arts

Portland State University Fine & Studio Arts Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks Fine Arts programs across the country. The following shows how Portland State University performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The Fine Arts major at Portland State University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Fine & Studio Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools 113
Most Focused Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 464

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in Fine Arts from Portland State University. This makes it the #69 most popular school for Fine Arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of Portland State University Fine Arts Graduates

The median salary of Fine Arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $22,381. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all Fine Arts students.

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Fine Arts Student Demographics at Portland State University

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

Portland State University Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program

78% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of Fine Arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.

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About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Portland State University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in Fine Arts.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 54
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Portland State University Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program

54% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of Fine Arts master's degrees went to men and 54% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in Fine Arts each year. Portland State University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 18% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a Fine Arts master's degree from Portland State University, 77% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in Fine Arts.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 10
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Portland State University also has a doctoral program available in Fine Arts. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Fine Arts Grads May Go Into

A degree in Fine Arts can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Portland State University.

Occupation Jobs in OR Average Salary in OR
High School Teachers 10,390 $72,640
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 1,350 $75,800
Art Directors 960 $108,830
Multimedia Artists and Animators 730 $72,190
Photographers 670 $36,440

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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