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2026 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Oregon

3 Colleges in the United States
251 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$54,857 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communication sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communication Sciences in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall communication sciences education in Oregon.

Top Schools in Communication Sciences

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University Of Oregon is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in communication sciences. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Oregon awarded about 82 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication sciences program make about $39,077 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in communication sciences from University Of Oregon

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 67 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Pacific University in the most recent year. Communication Sciences graduates of Pacific University earn a median of $77,101 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,170 to complete this degree. See the full communication sciences program report for Pacific University

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Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication sciences, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Portland. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 102 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $48,393 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,907 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication sciences program at Portland State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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