by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at California State University-San Marcos. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #29 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, California State University-San Marcos among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #159 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 159 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 31 of 145 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at California State University-San Marcos, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
The communication & journalism field at California State University-San Marcos covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 183 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-San Marcos handed out 183 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
California State University-San Marcos is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-San Marcos report a median salary of $47,169 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
Find out more about California State University-San Marcos tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
