by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,844 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from CSULB in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% 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, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CSULB journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 346 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.