by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #20 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 20 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 5 of 145 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 258 |
| Master’s | 58 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UC Berkeley includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 258 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 58 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley handed out 258 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $76,374 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $11,180 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 20 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 58 |
