by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for communications technology/support, coming in at #2 out of 223 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communications Technologies & Support Schools | 2 of 223 |
| Best Communications Technologies & Support Schools in California | 1 of 43 |
The following degree levels are available for communications technology/support at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
This communications technology/support area of study at Cal Poly includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 81 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in communications technology/support.
Cal Poly is among the very best schools in the country for communications technology/support at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communications Technology/Support majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $67,063 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, communications technology/support students borrow a median amount of $17,961 in student loans. This is lower than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of communications technology/support bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of communications technology/support bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 51% 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 communications technology/support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
