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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Oregon

23 accredited institutions in Oregon offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23

Colleges

3,747

Graduates/yr

13

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Oregon

PublicBachelor's

University of Oregon

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Portland State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Oregon State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Portland Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southern Oregon University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

George Fox University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Western Oregon University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lewis & Clark College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Mt Hood Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Willamette University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Linn-Benton Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lane Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Linfield University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Chemeketa Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Oregon University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Portland

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Rogue Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Corban University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bushnell University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Clackamas Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Oregon

Oregon has 23 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 3,747 graduates annually. Of these, 13 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oregon residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.