by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSD UC San Diego. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #84 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 84 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 15 of 145 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 244 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The communication & journalism field at UCSD UC San Diego covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 252 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 244 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,039 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $14,568 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
