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 Cal State Fullerton ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 645 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 754 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,120 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,404 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Cal State Fullerton is $197 per month.
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 | $1,331 | $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 645 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Cal State Fullerton in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 64 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its communications 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.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $46,382 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Cal State Fullerton in 2022, 22% were men and 78% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 158 |
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