by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Portland State University stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #301 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #62 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 5 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Oregon | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 62 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region | 81 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 81 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region | 101 |
| College Major Best Value | 101 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University earn a median of $45,675 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Portland State University.
The communication & media studies program at Portland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 62 |
Portland State University awarded 62 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).