Communication Sciences at California State University-Los Angeles
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at California State University-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 communication sciences graduations were recorded at California State University-Los Angeles.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Los Angeles
Distance learning is available at California State University-Los Angeles. Among 23,163 students, 1,217 (5%) studied exclusively online and 10,921 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at California State University-Los Angeles
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Los Angeles’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 26 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #18 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from California State University-Los Angeles
Graduates of California State University-Los Angeles’s Communication Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,028 |
| 2 years | $25,658 |
| 3 years | $30,577 |
| 4 years | $42,212 |
| 5 years | $45,345 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Los Angeles report median earnings of $42,212, compared with $61,510 for all California State University-Los Angeles graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Los Angeles is $12,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Los Angeles, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Los Angeles are 87% women (131) and 13% men (19).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Los Angeles
Of the 118 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Los Angeles, 89% were women (105) and 11% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 105 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 95% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Los Angeles
Among the 23 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Los Angeles, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 83% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at California State University-Los Angeles
This Communication Sciences program at California State University-Los Angeles breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 141 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 8 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at California State University-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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