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 Fullerton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,594 a year. 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 | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
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Of the 160 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Cal State Fullerton in 2022, 6% were men and 94% 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 University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $76,358 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.
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Cal State Fullerton in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 528 |
| Public Health | 389 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 58 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
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