Fine and Studio Arts at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State University Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 232 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | $40,952 | $42,613 | #180 | $20,762 |
| 233 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $40,783 | $37,110 | #322 | $24,538 |
| 234 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $40,774 | $37,102 | #323 | $21,792 |
| 235 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $40,731 | $40,971 | #232 | $20,866 |
| 236 | Radford University Radford, VA | $40,679 | $37,042 | #325 | $23,308 |
| 237 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $40,653 | $43,270 | #169 | $22,334 |
| 238 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $40,587 | $42,016 | #198 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,866 one year after graduating and $40,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Portland State University ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #232 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,296.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.