by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Sacramento State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Sacramento State among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #53 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 53 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 12 of 145 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 399 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Sacramento State includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 376 |
| Journalism | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento handed out 399 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,007 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 55 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 15 |
