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Communication & Media Studies at San Jose State University

Communication & Media Studies at San Jose State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 206 communication & media studies degrees were granted at San Jose State University.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at San Jose State University

Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #9 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #10 of 162
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 776
Best Value California #89 of 133
Best Value Far Western (Region) #93 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #157 of 772

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,649
2 years $44,776
3 years $53,096
4 years $60,813
5 years $67,114

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $60,813, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Jose State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Jose State University are 46% women (95) and 54% men (111).

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

Among the 177 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at San Jose State University, 43% were women (76) and 57% were men (101).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 60
Black / African American 9
Asian 44
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 10
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 38%.*

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

Among the 29 master’s communication & media studies graduates at San Jose State University, 66% were women (19) and 34% were men (10).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 12
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at San Jose State University

Minority students account for 62% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than 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 Jose State University

The Communication & Media Studies program at San Jose State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Speech Communication 206

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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