by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Portland. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Portland as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #171 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 171 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Oregon | 2 of 11 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at University of Portland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 1 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of Portland covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 21 |
| Communication, General | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Portland awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Portland ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Portland earn a median of $54,901 a year. This is below $77,634, the median for all majors at University of Portland.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Portland, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $20,828 in student loans. This is below $23,169, the typical median for all majors at University of Portland.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,424 | $56,800 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Read more about University of Portland tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Portland are White. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Portland with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Portland. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
