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 #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #32 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $5,742 $17,622 Fees $1,076 $1,076 Books and Supplies $1,011 $1,011 On Campus Room and Board $18,658 $18,658 On Campus Other Expenses $6,858 $6,858
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Of the 233 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Cal State LA in 2022, 36% were men and 64% 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, 58% 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 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of communications master's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 108 |
| Journalism | 5 |
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