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Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fresno

Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fresno

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at California State University-Fresno. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Fresno

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Fresno

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Fresno’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #41 of 143
Best Value Nationwide #47 of 936
Best Value Far Western (Region) #51 of 177
Best Value California #53 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #55 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #223 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from California State University-Fresno

Graduates of California State University-Fresno’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fresno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,022
2 years $31,346
3 years $34,961
4 years $39,899
5 years $49,214

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Fresno earn a median of $39,899, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fresno

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Fresno is $15,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Fresno pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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