by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Diego State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #92 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 92 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 17 of 145 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 547 |
| Master’s | 34 |
This communication & journalism area of study at San Diego State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 337 |
| Journalism | 121 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 86 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 37 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 547 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $57,824 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $15,740 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 71 |
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 34 |
