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Communication & Journalism at University of California-Santa Barbara

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Barbara. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara, CA.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Barbara

Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Barbara’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 177
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 940
Best Value	California	#90 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#96 of 177
Best Value	Nationwide	#177 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 177
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 940
Best Value	California	#90 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#96 of 177
Best Value	Nationwide	#177 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara

Those who finish University of California-Santa Barbara’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,054
2 years	$41,889
3 years	$54,875
4 years	$61,114
5 years	$73,857

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $61,114, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $13,018.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of California-Santa Barbara 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

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.