by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #524 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 524 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Oregon | 7 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 27 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Portland State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 62 |
| Publishing | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,675 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt 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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 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 & journalism.
| 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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 27 |
