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Communication Sciences in California

Communication Sciences Schools in California

2,287 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 798
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 77
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.9%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in California

There are 25,750 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in California

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $100,960 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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

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

45% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,774. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,800. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

55% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,342. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,911. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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Communication Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

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