Communication and Media Studies at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 189 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $59,313 | $60,919 | #141 | $30,747 |
| 190 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #404 | $28,062 |
| 191 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #405 | $28,062 |
| 192 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $59,232 | $59,581 | #168 | $35,143 |
| 193 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $59,225 | $53,321 | #359 | $27,918 |
| 194 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $59,202 | $52,134 | #402 | $44,108 |
| 195 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $59,068 | $53,180 | #366 | $28,884 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,143 one year after graduating and $59,232 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Portland State University ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,499.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.