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, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
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 | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Cal State LA in 2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 252 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 108 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.