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. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from SFSU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,296 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $33,444 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at SFSU is $330 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from SFSU. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from SFSU make a median salary of $81,670 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from SFSU. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 209 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 92 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 49 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.