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Communication & Journalism Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 858 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in CA.

In this state, Communication & Journalism is the 18th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in California

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 820
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in California

In this state, there are 212,190 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in California

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $78,840 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. 62% of the teachers are full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $12,894.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,719. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,053.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Communication & Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 18% $68,210
Technical Writers 16% $87,260
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 14% $126,720
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Public Relations Specialists 11% $65,830
Managers 11% $129,300
Writers and Authors 9% $75,400
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $121,800
Public Address System Announcers 7% $29,860
Editors 6% $68,530
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Media and Communication Workers 5% $51,160
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Photographers -4% $46,790
Radio and Television Announcers -5% $47,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Education 17,606
Psychology 7,826
Social Sciences 2,501
Library Science 732
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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