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Communication & Journalism at San Francisco State University

Communication & Journalism at San Francisco State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at San Francisco State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

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

Online & Distance Learning at San Francisco State University

Distance learning is available at San Francisco State University. Of 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) studied exclusively online and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at San Francisco State University

Rankings can help you compare San Francisco State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #15 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 940
Best Value California #87 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #91 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #178 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from San Francisco State University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at San Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,531
2 years $42,999
3 years $47,957
4 years $55,939
5 years $66,003

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from San Francisco State University earn a median of $55,939, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from San Francisco State University comes in at $16,519.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at San Francisco State University pursue many career paths. Below 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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