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. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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SDSU was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in communications from SDSU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $37,773. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, communications students borrow a median amount of $37,191 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at SDSU is $355 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 290 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Online degrees for the SDSU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SDSU Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from SDSU make a median salary of $50,487 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from SDSU. About 53% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in communications.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 145 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 84 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.