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, and more. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in communications from Cal State LA. This makes it the #42 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Cal State LA make a median salary of $44,360. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
Of the 186 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Cal State LA in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of grads 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 communications majors earned their master's degree from Cal State LA. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads 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 master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 147 |
| Journalism | 10 |
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