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Arts Schools in Oregon

Oregon contains 37 schools that offer arts programs. Reed College, the highest-ranking arts school in OR, has a total student population of 1,481 and is the 100th highest ranked school in America.

Of the 37 arts schools in Oregon, only 5 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Western Culinary Institute comes out as the most expensive ($48,778/yr), with Clackamas Community College as the lowest recorded at only $3,722/yr.

Arts students from Oregon schools who go on to become artists, graphic designers, journalists, musicians, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 8,900 people working as fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $50,630. Also, Craft artists make on average $33,070 per year and there are about 5,380 of them employed in the US today. In fact, in the Oregon alone, there are 60 employed craft artists earning an average yearly salary of $28,840. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in this state earn $42,750/yr and there are 120 employed.

Also, within the arts schools in Oregon, the average student population is 2,645 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Aside from arts, there are 2428 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,810 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $4,147, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Arts Programs in Oregon

Reed College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Lewis & Clark College

• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Willamette University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Corban College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Northwest Christian University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates, Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Eastern Oregon University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

University of Oregon

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Arts Management
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Metal and Jewelry Arts
  

  Levels offered: Masters

University of Portland

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

George Fox University

• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Pacific University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Portland State University

• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  

  Levels offered: Certificate
• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Western Oregon University

• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Oregon Institute of Technology

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Associates

The Art Institute of Portland

• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Associates, Bachelors
• Arts Management
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Western Culinary Institute

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Pioneer Pacific College

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Southern Oregon University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters

Concordia University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Pacific Northwest College of Art

• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors, Masters
• Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  

  Levels offered: Masters
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Tillamook Bay Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Portland Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Clackamas Community College

• Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  

  Levels offered: Certificate
• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Mt Hood Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Central Oregon Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Treasure Valley Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and Performing Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Southwestern Oregon Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Columbia Gorge Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Chemeketa Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Marylhurst University

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors
• Fine/Studio Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Bachelors

Linn-Benton Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Rogue Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Lane Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Visual and performing arts
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Umpqua Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  

  Levels offered: Certificate

Clatsop Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Blue Mountain Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

Oregon Coast Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Certificate, Associates

Klamath Community College

• Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  

  Levels offered: Associates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  

  Levels offered: Associates

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