by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University highly for communication sciences, placing at #161 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 161 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Oregon | 3 of 3 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
| Master’s | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $57,944 a year. This is above $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,907 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 48% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Portland State University conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in audiology/audiologist in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 29 undergraduate certificate degrees in communication sciences.
Portland State University has not been ranked for communication sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 3% of communication sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 86% 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 undergraduate certificate in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University granted 29 undergraduate certificate degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 40 |
