by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #29 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 29 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 7 of 145 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Cal Poly breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 86 |
| Journalism | 86 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 172 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,574 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $17,130 in student loans. This is lower than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
