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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 61 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $30,269. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 145 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from SDSU. About 22% were men and 78% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
SDSU does not offer an online option for its 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 330 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 84 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.