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Music at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 music degrees were granted at Portland State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Distance learning is available 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.

Music Rankings at Portland State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oregon	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#6 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#72 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#179 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#401 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland State University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,063
2 years	$29,593
5 years	$20,098

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Portland State University is $27,846.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Portland State University are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Among the 18 bachelor’s music graduates at Portland State University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 22% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Portland State University

Among the 9 master’s music graduates at Portland State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 11% of Music master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 23%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Portland State University

This Music program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	2
Music Performance	14
Music Theory & Composition	4
Conducting	2
Voice Performance	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.