by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences. In particular, it placed #114 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 55% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication sciences majors at Portland State University.
This communication sciences program at Portland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 73 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 29 |
Portland State University awarded 73 degrees in audiology/audiologist recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Portland State University granted 29 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%). Some of these were earned through distance education.