Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Communication & Media Studies in California

Communication & Media Studies Schools in California

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in California

102,050 people in the state and 761,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Communications.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in California

Communications grads earn an average of $110,702 in the state and $93,335 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 41 colleges in California offering Communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

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. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

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%.

#12

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,234 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

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.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#19

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,813 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.

#20

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,703 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,430 a year in tuition.

#21

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

#22

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,660 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#23

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,330 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,105 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Editors 3% $100,346
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Fundraising Managers -1% $90,350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Public Relations Specialists -3% $103,749
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.