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 State East Bay ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State East Bay was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - East Bay handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Cal State East Bay. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State East Bay is $34,924. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $1,313 | $1,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,003 | $1,003 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,480 | $16,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about Cal State East Bay tuition and fees.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Cal State East Bay in 2022, 8% were men and 92% 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, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Cal State East Bay make a median salary of $74,772. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Cal State East Bay in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - East Bay.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 311 |
| Nursing | 190 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 109 |