Communication & Media Studies at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 238 communication & media studies degrees were granted at California State University-Northridge.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 772 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #60 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,896 |
| 2 years | $35,580 |
| 3 years | $43,938 |
| 4 years | $50,476 |
| 5 years | $57,496 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $50,476, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $13,999.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-Northridge are 64% women (152) and 36% men (86).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 220 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 62% were women (136) and 38% were men (84).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 111 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 66% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 18 master’s communication & media studies graduates at California State University-Northridge, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 238 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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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