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SFSU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 59 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 463 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 582 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from SFSU. This makes it the #152 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 463 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from SFSU in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
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 & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 69 |
Online degrees for the SFSU communication & journalism 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 86% went to 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 & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at San Francisco State University.
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 | 323 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 177 |
| Journalism | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 484 |
| English Language & Literature | 236 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 154 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 103 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
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