Oregon · Business/Corporate Communications

Best Business/Corporate Communications institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Business/Corporate Communications program focuses on managing and orchestrating both internal and external communications within organizations. It aims to create a favorable perception among stakeholders, including employees, media,…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 52.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
11
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Public Relations Specialists
$76,500
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Business/Corporate Communications in Oregon

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Portland State University
Portland Public
1153%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.8%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~27,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$69,780
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Public Relations Specialists earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
4,750
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$76,500
median $64,580
Best-paying metro
$82,220
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Business/Corporate Communications programs in Oregon.

How much do Public Relations Specialists earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Oregon is $76,500 (median $64,580), across about 4,750 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Business/Corporate Communications program?+

The Business/Corporate Communications program focuses on managing and orchestrating both internal and external communications within organizations. It aims to create a favorable perception among stakeholders, including employees, media,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, writing, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Public Relations Specialists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.8% growth with around 27,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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