Fine Arts at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine Arts, consider the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 fine arts degrees were awarded at Portland State University.
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Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Online coursework is an option at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fine Arts graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine Arts graduates at Portland State University are 67% women (31) and 33% men (15).
Fine Arts Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 38 bachelor’s fine arts graduates at Portland State University, 66% were women (25) and 34% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Fine Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 39%.*
Fine Arts Master’s Program at Portland State University
Of the 8 master’s fine arts graduates at Portland State University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine Arts master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Fine Arts master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine Arts program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Fine Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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