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Communication & Media Studies at San Diego State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what San Diego State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 337 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at San Diego State University.

Studying Online at San Diego State University

Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at San Diego State University

Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#14 of 133
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#15 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 776
Best Value	California	#105 of 133
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#119 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#290 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,509
2 years	$35,117
3 years	$47,267
4 years	$52,834
5 years	$62,826

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $52,834, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $15,675.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Diego State University are 63% women (212) and 37% men (125).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Among the 303 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 64% were women (195) and 36% were men (108).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	152
Hispanic / Latino	83
Black / African American	12
Asian	15
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	23
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	13

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 34 master’s communication & media studies graduates at San Diego State University, 50% were women (17) and 50% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above 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 San Diego State University

The Communication & Media Studies program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	321
Communication & Media Studies	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at San Diego State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.