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Communication Sciences at Portland State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Portland State University
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.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

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).

Portland State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Portland State University

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).

Portland State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Portland State University

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

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