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2024 Best Communication Sciences Schools in California

26 Colleges in California
2,260 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,921 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in communication sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #47 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 26 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of communication sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,260 degrees in communication sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication Sciences School

Best Communication Sciences Schools in California Your choice of communication sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Communication Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Communication Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Communication Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Communication Sciences
Master's Degrees in Communication Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Communication Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication Sciences Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Communication Sciences in California

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the communication sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top California Schools in Communication Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

San Diego State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences. SDSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 192 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication sciences program report average early career wages of $47,440.

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Loma Linda University crest
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
17.9% Growth in Graduates

Loma Linda University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in communication sciences. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 56 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication sciences degree program at Loma Linda University earn $12,942 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CA
65 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a degree in communication sciences. USAHS is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the suburb of San Marcos.

There were approximately 65 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at USAHS in the most recent data year.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$71,570 Median Starting Salary

University of the Pacific is a good option for students interested in a degree in communication sciences. Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton. A Best Colleges rank of #250 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pacific is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Communication Sciences degree recipients from University of the Pacific get an earnings boost of around $21,649 over the average income of communication sciences graduates.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$45,879 Median Starting Salary

CSULB is a very large public university located in the large city of Long Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 50 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients generally earn about $45,879 in the first five years of their career.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
0.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #252 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cal State Fullerton is a great university overall.

There were about 186 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the communication sciences program earn about $46,697 for their early career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
281 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
31.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSUN is a great university overall.

There were about 281 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, communication sciences degree recipients typically make about $44,701 in their early careers.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,739 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #249 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sac State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 161 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the communication sciences program make around $47,739 for their early career.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

SFSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #204 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SFSU is a great university overall.

There were about 99 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn an average of $50,662 at the beginning of their careers.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Communication Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,096 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #266 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Redlands is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Redlands in the most recent data year. After graduation, communication sciences degree recipients usually earn an average of $47,096 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 300 289
Oregon 266 234
Nevada 192 98
Hawaii 164 16

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Communication Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Communication Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Communication Sciences & Disorders 1,441
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 581
Speech Pathology & Audiology 197
Audiology/Audiologist 35
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services 6

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 18,633
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 12,446
Allied Health Professions 8,587
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Health Sciences & Services 6,956
Health & Medical Administrative Services 6,833
Public Health 5,117
Dental Support Services 4,009
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 3,158
Mental & Social Health Services 2,890

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