by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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CSULB was ranked #43 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 #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from CSULB. This makes it the #203 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 CSULB is $29,270. 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 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 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from CSULB in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at CSULB make a median salary of $71,102. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 425 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 370 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 177 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 33 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.