Communication Sciences at Portland State University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 communication sciences degrees were granted at Portland State University.
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Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Online coursework is an option 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 Sciences Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Portland State University
Students who complete Portland State University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,285 |
| 2 years | $40,839 |
| 3 years | $49,098 |
| 4 years | $57,944 |
| 5 years | $64,902 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $57,944, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Portland State University is $23,907.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Portland State University are 96% women (98) and 4% men (4).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 33 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Portland State University, 94% were women (31) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Portland State University
Of the 40 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Portland State University, 98% were women (39) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Portland State University
The Communication Sciences program at Portland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 29 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 73 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.