by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #10 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 10 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 3 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 258 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley handed out 258 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley report a median salary of $76,374 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, communication & media studies 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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Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
UC Berkeley granted 258 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (30%).
