by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Oregon State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oregon State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #157 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 157 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Oregon | 1 of 8 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at Oregon State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Oregon State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University report a median salary of $48,116 a year. This is below $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,740 in student loans. This is below $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Oregon State University granted 20 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Oregon State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
