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. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from Portland State University. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,143 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $36,874 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
The communications program at Portland State University awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from Portland State University. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 26 |
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