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Communication & Journalism at San Diego State University

560 Bachelor's Degrees
34 Master's Degrees
#105 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication & journalism programs.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at SDSU

SDSU Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #14 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 57
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 62
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 105
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 110

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at SDSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 560 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 497 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from SDSU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from SDSU Cost?

$8,290 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,054 Average Student Debt

SDSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $2,548 $2,548
Books and Supplies $908 $908
On Campus Room and Board $21,630 $21,630
On Campus Other Expenses $3,244 $3,244

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SDSU Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 560 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 60
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 157
White 230
Non-Resident Aliens 26
Other Races 68

Does SDSU Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

SDSU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SDSU Online Learning page.

SDSU Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 7

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at SDSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at San Diego State University.

Communication & Journalism Majors

Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 330
Journalism 145
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 84
Public Relations & Advertising 41

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 749
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 239
English Language & Literature 167
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 165
History 84

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