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 CSUN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $30,564. 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 | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 133 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from CSUN in 2022, 34% were men and 66% 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, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CSUN does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUN Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 469 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 377 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.