by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,737 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, communications students borrow a median amount of $53,267 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Oregon State is $470 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Oregon State. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Oregon State does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 68 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
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