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 Sac State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Sac State. This makes it the #111 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,915 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,492 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Sac State make a median salary of $78,448 a year. 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, 10% of communication sciences master's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 241 |
| Public Health | 163 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 158 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.