Ranking
Best Communication and Media Studies Colleges in Oregon 2026
Portland State University leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 15.16 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 16 colleges here by earnings against net price.
16 Oregon colleges offering Communication and Media Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 16
- Cheapest net price
- $9,552
- Top earnings 10y
- $82,804
- Public / Private
- 9 / 7
Portland State University
A- ROI score
- 15.16
- Net price
- $9,552
- Earnings 10y
- $57,906
- Acceptance
- 90.9%
Oregon Institute of Technology
A- ROI score
- 11.50
- Net price
- $15,706
- Earnings 10y
- $72,273
- Acceptance
- 95%
Linn-Benton Community College
B- ROI score
- 8.95
- Net price
- $11,553
- Earnings 10y
- $41,363
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
B- ROI score
- 8.87
- Net price
- $18,048
- Earnings 10y
- $64,010
- Acceptance
- 63.1%
Oregon State University
B- ROI score
- 8.16
- Net price
- $19,604
- Earnings 10y
- $64,010
- Acceptance
- 77.3%
Western Oregon University
B- ROI score
- 7.52
- Net price
- $17,237
- Earnings 10y
- $51,815
- Acceptance
- 98.1%
Linfield University
B- ROI score
- 7.41
- Net price
- $26,536
- Earnings 10y
- $78,638
- Acceptance
- 85.2%
Southern Oregon University
C- ROI score
- 7.35
- Net price
- $16,732
- Earnings 10y
- $49,175
- Acceptance
- 88.6%
University of Portland
C- ROI score
- 7.34
- Net price
- $28,210
- Earnings 10y
- $82,804
- Acceptance
- 89.2%
Eastern Oregon University
C- ROI score
- 7.31
- Net price
- $17,148
- Earnings 10y
- $50,112
- Acceptance
- 98.3%
University of Oregon
C- ROI score
- 6.91
- Net price
- $22,182
- Earnings 10y
- $61,324
- Acceptance
- 88.3%
Bushnell University
C- ROI score
- 6.45
- Net price
- $20,789
- Earnings 10y
- $53,623
- Acceptance
- 67.3%
Willamette University
C- ROI score
- 5.66
- Net price
- $25,121
- Earnings 10y
- $56,911
- Acceptance
- 77.1%
George Fox University
D- ROI score
- 4.72
- Net price
- $31,679
- Earnings 10y
- $59,761
- Acceptance
- 93.5%
Corban University
D- ROI score
- 4.36
- Net price
- $28,035
- Earnings 10y
- $48,917
- Acceptance
- 93.9%
Lewis & Clark College
D- ROI score
- 4.32
- Net price
- $36,013
- Earnings 10y
- $62,205
- Acceptance
- 78.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Oregon schools with positive Communication and Media Studies program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.62 (9 public, 7 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Portland State University in Portland, OR tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Oregon colleges are in this list?
16 Oregon colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.