by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at California State University-Chico. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-Chico among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #120 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 120 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 22 of 145 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at California State University-Chico, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 136 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The communication & journalism field at California State University-Chico includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 93 |
| Journalism | 30 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico handed out 136 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
California State University-Chico is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,062 a year. This is below $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $17,924 in student loans. This is lower than $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at California State University-Chico. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
