Overview

Key Features

In the Communication program from Portland State University, you will work one-on-one with faculty mentors who are experts in social science research. You’ll be guided as you develop your own communication and research skills to create positive future change and influence global dialogue. As an MS student at Portland State, you can tailor your Communication degree to help you achieve your next goal.

Career opportunities:

Alumni from our graduate degree in communication have continued in academia pursuing PhDs or teaching at community colleges, work in non-profits or the government, and work in a variety of industries. When you graduate with your MS in Communication, you'll feel confident and prepared to launch your career or continue on to a doctoral program. A growing demand for excellent communicators in the workforce ensures that our graduates will be placed into competitive roles. Most graduates go on to secure competitive jobs in academia, industry settings, for nonprofits, or within the government.

Your advanced degree in Communication opens the door to a multitude of roles within a variety of fields, but below are a few examples of the position titles and organizations where our graduates have been employed:

Executive Communications Manager, Intel Corporation
Analyst Operations Assistant Manager, Adpearance
Assistant Professor in Communication, Clark College
Associate Professor, University of Warwick
Communication Specialist, National MS Society
Operations, Multnomah County Health Department's Public Health Division
Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Director of Research, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Theory

Quantitative Methods in Communication Research

Qualitative Methods in Communication Research

Thesis or Project (Exam)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication Digital Media View 133 other Masters in Corporate Communication in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose: Please write a brief essay that addresses the following matters: What do you intend to study in our program? How have your previous educational and/or work experiences prepared you for our program? How will our program help you achieve your future goals?
Writing sample: Submit at least one writing sample that illustrates your craft.
3 Letters of Recommendation. Recommenders will be asked to write a letter addressing the following qualities:
Initiative
Logical reasoning ability
Writing and speaking skills
Emotional maturity
Intellectual motivation
Ability to accept and give criticism
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8712 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5904 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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