Fine & Studio Arts at Portland State University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Portland State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #134 of 146 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #606 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Portland State University
Those who finish Portland State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,381 |
| 2 years | $25,394 |
| 3 years | $27,607 |
| 4 years | $28,284 |
| 5 years | $33,420 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Portland State University take home a median $28,284, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Portland State University is $35,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Portland State University are 70% women (44) and 30% men (19).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 55 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Portland State University, 69% were women (38) and 31% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Portland State University
Of the 8 master’s fine & studio 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 & Studio 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 & Studio 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.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Portland State University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Portland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 46 |
| Art History | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.