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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 197 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
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The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 135 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 77 |
| Journalism | 58 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 272 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 107 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| History | 62 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 35 |
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