Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 50.07

$20,866Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,731Median earnings 4 years after
$33,420Median earnings 5 years after
$26,296Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Portland State University earn a median of $20,866 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,241–$56,653). Median debt is $26,296, about 126% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$31,917—
George Fox University
Newberg
$31,401$25,000
University of Oregon
Eugene
$26,404$20,500
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland
$25,906$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $20,866 one year after graduation and $33,420 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,296.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.