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 Chico State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Chico State. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,297 a year. This is higher than $24,702, which is the national median for all communication sciences 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 58 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Chico State in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Chico State communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chico State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Chico State make a median salary of $73,232. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Chico State in 2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 127 |
| Public Health | 120 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
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