by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CSUN. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUN among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #120 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 120 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 26 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 220 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge handed out 220 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $50,476 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $13,999 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
CSUN awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at CSUN. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 18 |
