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Communication & Media Studies at University of Oregon

If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of Oregon. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Oregon is in Eugene, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Online Class Availability at University of Oregon

Many students take online classes at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Oregon

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Oregon’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 8
Best Value	Oregon	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 162
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#131 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#169 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#532 of 772

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 8
Best Value	Oregon	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 162
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#131 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#169 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#532 of 772

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Oregon is $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Oregon are 55% women (27) and 45% men (22).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 17 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 65% were women (11) and 35% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 24% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Among the 9 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Oregon

Of the 14 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at University of Oregon, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 36% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Oregon, higher than the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at University of Oregon

The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Oregon includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication & Media Studies	36
Other Communication & Media	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Oregon pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

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.