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Speech Communication in California

Speech Communication Schools in California

8,657 Speech Communication students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Speech Communication is the 99th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Speech Communication Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 231
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.1%
  • White: 29.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Speech Communication Grads in California

40,910 people in the state and 348,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to speech communication.

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Wages for Speech Communication Jobs in California

In this state, speech communication grads earn an average of $72,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,370. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $5,385. 92% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

The average student takes 4.99 years to complete their degree at CSUSB. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,215. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.95 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

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Speech Communication Careers in CA

Some of the careers speech communication majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 11% $65,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Communication & Media 235
Communications 38
Communication & Media Studies 7

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