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Communication & Journalism at University of Portland

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Portland. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Portland is located in Portland, OR.

Online Class Availability at University of Portland

Many students take online classes at University of Portland. Among 3,285 students, 12 (0%) studied exclusively online and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Portland

Use these rankings to compare University of Portland’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 177
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#123 of 940
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#165 of 177
Best Value	Nationwide	#881 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Portland

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,196
2 years	$37,749
3 years	$45,175
4 years	$54,901
5 years	$60,168

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Portland report median earnings of $54,901, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Portland comes in at $20,828.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Portland go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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.