by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SFSU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $31,065. This is higher than $24,407, which is the national median for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SFSU make a median salary of $70,258 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at SFSU is $330 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at San Francisco State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SFSU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 192 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 110 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 53 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 24 |
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