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Communication Sciences Schools in Oregon

249 students earned Communication Sciences degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Communication Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in Oregon

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 109
Bachelor’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in Oregon

There are 5,330 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in Oregon

In this state, communication sciences grads earn an average of $93,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,210.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498. 84% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Portland State University.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

#3

Pacific University

Forest Grove
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Communication Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Audiologists 24% $85,040
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $84,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Nursing 1,502
Allied Health Professions 615
Public Health 596
Health Sciences & Services 350
Health/Medical Admin Services 287
Alternative Medicine & Systems 244
Mental & Social Health Services 240
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 213

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View Nationwide Communication Sciences Report

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