Communication & Journalism at California State University-Los Angeles
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Los Angeles. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Los Angeles
Many students take online classes at California State University-Los Angeles. Among 23,163 students, 1,217 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,921 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Los Angeles’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #36 of 143 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #88 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #112 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #475 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from California State University-Los Angeles
Graduates of California State University-Los Angeles’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,295 |
| 2 years | $34,774 |
| 3 years | $30,382 |
| 4 years | $33,442 |
| 5 years | $42,918 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Los Angeles report median earnings of $33,442, compared with $61,510 for all California State University-Los Angeles graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Los Angeles is $15,068.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Los Angeles work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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