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We know how crucial it is to find the right graduate program that aligns with your goals and passions. To help you make an informed choice, check out our comparison chart highlighting the key features of all our graduate programs. Whether you’re already set on a particular path or exploring related fields, this chart will provide a clear overview of what each program offers so you can find the best fit for you.
Program | Description | Location | Format | Time to Degree | Cohort Size | Estimated Cost* | Potential Careers |
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Professional Master's Programs | |||||||
Build creative and business skills to make a positive impact on the world and become a leader in the emerging global movement for corporate social responsibility. | Eugene | In person | 3–4 terms (9–12 months) | 16–20 students | $21,000+ for Oregon residents $29,000+ for nonresidents |
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Learn how to use immersive media—including virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and extended reality (XR)—to strategically solve social, environmental, and business problems. | Based in Portland, but 100% online | Online | 3–4 terms (9–15 months) | 10–20 students | $28,000+ for all |
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Master the fundamentals of journalistic writing and reporting, including story research and development, interviewing, investigative journalism, and feature writing. No prior experience necessary. | Eugene | In person | 4–5 terms (12–15 months) | 5–15 students | $28,000+ for Oregon residents $37,000+ for nonresidents |
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Tell ethical nonfiction stories that matter. Learn technical skills and story craft, including video production, interview lighting, drone operation, podcast and radio production, animation, explanatory storytelling, 360 video, photogrammetry, and community-centered storytelling. | Portland | Hyflex** with a 9-month residency option | 4–5 terms (12–18 months) | 8–16 students | $28,000+ for Oregon residents $37,000+ for nonresidents |
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With a focus on cutting-edge technologies, pioneering strategies, and a future-ready mindset, get equipped to navigate the next frontiers of a complex communication environment with confidence. | Portland | Hyflex** | 6 terms (18–21 months) | 12–15 students | $42,000+ for Oregon residents $56,000+ for nonresidents |
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ACADEMIC RESEARCH GRADUATE PROGRAMS | |||||||
Learn to research media and communication under the guidance of global experts at one of the nation’s oldest accredited schools of journalism and communication in an R1 research institution. | Eugene | In person | 6–8 terms (18–21 months) | 2–5 students | $40,000+ for Oregon residents $60,000+ for nonresidents |
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Learn to conduct impactful research that contributes to the field and your research portfolio. Gain teaching experience under the guidance of some of the world’s leading media and communication experts in an R1 research institution. | Eugene | In person | Varies, but typically 4–5 years | 9–12 students | Fully funded for GEs + $2,185 monthly stipend |
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* Cost is estimated tuition and fees for the entire program. However, actual tuition is tied to the number of terms you complete and varies based on the pace you choose. For a customized estimate of tuition and other costs of graduate school, use the UO graduate costs calculator.
** Hybrid-flexible (hyflex) courses combine in-person and online learning, allowing students to choose how they participate in each class session and learning activity, whether that's attending in person, participating in synchronous online sessions, or accessing asynchronous content.
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