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Communication & Journalism in California

Communication & Journalism Schools in California

Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in California

There are 411,830 people in the state and 2,662,820 people in the nation working in Communication & Journalism jobs.

Communication & Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in California

In this state, Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $138,055. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,272.

Communication & Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 29 colleges in California that offer Communication & Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#10

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,769 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#15

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,260 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

#16

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,357 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

#17

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,033 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#22

Moorpark College

Moorpark

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,619 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers Communication & Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 11% $96,762
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736

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