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. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $35,668. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
Of the 44 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Chico State, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Chico State 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 119 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.