by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,183 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,937 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 27% were men and 73% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo communications 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 communications majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 58 |
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