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Communication & Journalism at California State University-Northridge

Communication & Journalism at California State University-Northridge

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

California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge

Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Northridge

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #43 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #57 of 177
Best Value California #64 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #64 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #71 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #231 of 940

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

Graduates of California State University-Northridge’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-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,833
2 years $31,232
3 years $36,914
4 years $47,066
5 years $52,666

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Northridge report median earnings of $47,066, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Northridge is $14,826.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Northridge 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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