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Communication & Journalism at Portland State University

Communication & Journalism at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

Studying Online at Portland State University

Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Portland State University

Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #7 of 11
Best Value Far Western (Region) #107 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #121 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #297 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #538 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,125
2 years $44,647
3 years $40,373
4 years $45,675
5 years $55,465

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Portland State University take home a median $45,675, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Portland State University stands at $24,582.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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