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Communication Sciences Schools in California

793 students earned Communication Sciences degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 669
Post-Master’s Certificate 86
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

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: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. 47% of the teachers are full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 28% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $13,845.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,208 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $28,380.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,306 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending Fresno State will pay a net price of $6,230.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,459. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,184 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

#9

Loma Linda University

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

94% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,178. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate.

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
Audiologists 18% $99,300
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750

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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