by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Portland State University. This makes it the #57 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $35,615. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
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.
Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Portland State University make a median salary of $61,171. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% 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 Portland State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 195 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 190 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.