by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly Pomona ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #26 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona is $32,852. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Books and Supplies | $995 | $995 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,330 | $16,330 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,041 | $4,041 |
Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees.
Of the 171 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Cal Poly Pomona in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Cal Poly Pomona does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly Pomona Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
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