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Communication & Media Studies in Oregon

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Oregon

27 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 81st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Oregon

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Oregon

There are 6,300 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $55,610, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,047.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,498. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. In their early career, University of Portland grads earn an average salary of $63,653. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in OR

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $59,960
Public Relations Specialists 14% $61,550
Communications Professors 12% $72,860
Editors 4% $54,170
Reporters and Correspondents -8% $33,590
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $35,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Public Relations & Advertising 38
Publishing 27
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 12
Journalism 11

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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