by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for communication sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 109 master's degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The communication sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality communication sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication sciences students working on their master's degree.
The communication sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Oregon.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in communication sciences.
Pacific University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in communication sciences. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Forest Grove.
Soon after graduation, communication sciences master's recipients typically make about $55,338 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in communication sciences from Pacific University
It is hard to beat University of Oregon if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication sciences. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the communication sciences program make an average of $55,838 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a master’s in communication sciences from University of Oregon
Portland State University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in communication sciences. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's recipients from the communication sciences degree program at Portland State University get $2,559 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in communication sciences from Portland State UniversityExplore all the Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 669 |
| Washington | 183 | 114 |
| Nevada | 105 | 23 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 16 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Communication Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 39 |
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | 36 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 211 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 207 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 189 |
| Allied Health Professions | 169 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 122 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 91 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 75 |
| Nursing | 26 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 23 |
| Medical Science | 22 |
