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. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $48,637. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $375 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 58 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program 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 journalism majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 77 |
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