by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #49 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 49 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 14 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 303 |
| Master’s | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 303 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $52,834 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $15,675 in student loans. This is lower than $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 & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Approximately 50% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 39 |
San Diego State University conferred 303 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at San Diego State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 34 |
