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 Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Fresno State. This makes it the #34 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 Fresno State is $22,463. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Fresno State. About 9% were men and 91% 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, 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Fresno 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 Fresno State Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $79,189 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from Fresno State. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Fresno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 188 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 149 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 59 |
| Public Health | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.