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. Also, learn how CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from CSUSM. This makes it the #70 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,567 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences 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 | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from CSUSM. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at CSUSM make a median salary of $74,686. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from CSUSM in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 346 |
| Public Health | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.