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 Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Fresno State. This makes it the #34 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 Fresno State is $23,090. 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 Fresno State make a median salary of $65,612. 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 Fresno State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,336 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 - Fresno.
Of the 125 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Fresno State in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 167 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 132 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 59 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 11 |
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