There are 3 graphic design schools in Portland, Oregon. Portland has a total population of 529,121 and a student population of 85,797. Of these students, 30,426 are enrolled in schools that offer graphic design programs.
The largest graphic design school in Portland, by student population, is The Art Institute of Portland. In 2010, The Art Institute of Portland graduated approximately 73 students with credentials in graphic design.
A total of 199 students graduated with credentials in graphic design from graphic design schools in Portland in 2010. Tuition in 2009 at Portland's graphic design schools was $29,456 per year for instate students and $36,673 per year for out of state students.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,885 for graphic design related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,430 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $26,804.
If you decide to work as a graphic designer in Portland, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, there were 2,700 graphic designers in Oregon. Of these graphic designers, 1,580 were working in the greater Portland area. Portland's graphic designer workforce is projected to increase by 7% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for graphic designers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a graphic designer in Portland is $44,530 per year, which is higher than the average for graphic designers state-wide.
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Portland State University
Address:
724 SW Harrison, Portland, Oregon 97201
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
The Art Institute of Portland
Address:
1122 NW Davis St., Portland, Oregon 97209-2911
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Address:
1241 NW Johnson, Portland, Oregon 97209-3023
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree