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 #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $36,472. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,435 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $24,582 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Portland State University. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 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 bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Portland State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 27 |
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