by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSUN. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #9 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN among the top schools in the country for journalism, coming in at #65 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 65 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in California | 10 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in journalism at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge awarded 95 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
CSUN holds a strong position among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $44,925 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, journalism students accumulate a median of $15,480 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Read more about CSUN tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 59% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
