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Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fullerton

Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fullerton

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at California State University-Fullerton. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Fullerton

Many students take online classes at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fullerton’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #21 of 177
Best Value Far Western (Region) #30 of 177
Best Value California #40 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #101 of 940

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

Students who complete California State University-Fullerton’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at California State University-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,607
2 years $41,652
3 years $54,535
4 years $62,142
5 years $59,062

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Fullerton report median earnings of $62,142, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Fullerton stands at $15,252.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Fullerton go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, 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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