by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #50 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA highly for communication & journalism, placing at #430 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 430 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 70 of 145 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 336 |
| Master’s | 22 |
The communication & journalism field at Cal State LA includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 183 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 167 |
| Journalism | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 336 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #50 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA earn a median of $33,442 a year. This is lower than $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $15,068 in student loans. This is above $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 229 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 22 |
