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Communication & Journalism at California State University-Sacramento

Communication & Journalism at California State University-Sacramento

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento

Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 940
Best Value Far Western (Region) #69 of 177
Best Value California #70 of 143
Best Value Nationwide #101 of 936

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at California State University-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,356
2 years $43,212
3 years $45,186
4 years $52,007
5 years $62,643

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $52,007, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $17,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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