by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #333 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 333 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Oregon | 5 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University earn a median of $45,675 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $24,582 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 61% of graduates 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Portland State University awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
