It's time for you to start thinking bigger and more broadly about communication. Our two-year graduate program can make that happen. Earn your Master's in Communication and become a competent professional and interpersonal communicator.
In the Communication program, 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.
Master of Communication at Portland State University
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Master of Communication at Portland State University
Portland State University offers the Master of Communication as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for communication and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.
About Master of Communication
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Communication at Portland State University
Entry Requirements
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Communication
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)
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Communication at Portland State University
Application Fee 65
How to Apply for Master of Communication at Portland State University
- Complete the graduate application
- Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency
- Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
- Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
Master of Communication at Portland State University
Portland State University
United States of America, Aberdeen