Communication Sciences at California State University-San Marcos
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State University-San Marcos. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 103 communication sciences graduations were recorded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Distance learning is available at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 26 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Students who complete California State University-San Marcos’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 | $67,078 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-San Marcos is $15,998.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-San Marcos, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 98% women (101) and 2% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Among the 70 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at California State University-San Marcos, 97% were women (68) and 3% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 70% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 28 master’s communication sciences graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 100% were women (28) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, 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-San Marcos
This Communication Sciences program at California State University-San Marcos includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 5 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 98 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at California State University-San Marcos pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.