Visual & Performing Arts at Portland State University
If you plan to study visual & performing 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.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Visual & Performing Arts section at the bottom of this page.
Portland State University Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Visual & Performing Arts (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
- Master’s Degree in Visual & Performing Arts
Portland State University Visual & Performing Arts Rankings
Visual & Performing Arts Student Demographics at Portland State University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Portland State University.
Portland State University Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 11 |
International Students | 4 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Visual & Performing Arts
If you plan to be a visual & performing arts major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Portland State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Music | 17 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
Careers That Visual & Performing Arts Grads May Go Into
A degree in visual & performing 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 |
Managers | 7,850 | $94,400 |
Graphic Designers | 3,510 | $56,690 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 1,350 | $75,800 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Visitor7 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.