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. We've also included details on how CSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at CSM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSM was $359 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
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CSM does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSM Online Learning page.
Of the 52 students who earned an associate's degree in Communication & Media Studies from CSM in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of San Mateo with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |