by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $37,827. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Chico.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 98 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
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