Communication Sciences at California State University-Sacramento
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Sacramento sits in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 147 communication sciences degrees were granted at California State University-Sacramento.
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Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento
Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | California | #12 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,420 |
| 2 years | $35,153 |
| 3 years | $49,785 |
| 4 years | $62,690 |
| 5 years | $66,705 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento take home a median $62,690, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $17,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 93% women (137) and 7% men (10).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 108 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 92% were women (99) and 8% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 39 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 97% were women (38) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 64% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above 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-Sacramento
The Communication Sciences program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 147 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, 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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