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. In addition, we cover how Sac State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $30,644. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Sac State. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 455 |
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