by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Chico State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Chico State. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $22,888. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,407 for all communication sciences students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Chico State make a median salary of $67,298. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,222 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Chico.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Chico State. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Chico State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 123 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 57 |
| Public Health | 56 |
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