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Communication & Journalism at University of California - Berkeley

258 Bachelor's Degrees
40 Master's Degrees
#31 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 UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with communication & journalism programs.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Communication & Journalism Rankings

UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 31
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 52
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 57

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at UC Berkeley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 258 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 268 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #61 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$14,850 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$30,486 Average Student Debt

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,016 $3,016
Books and Supplies $1,273 $1,273
On Campus Room and Board $22,692 $22,692
On Campus Other Expenses $6,238 $6,238

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UC Berkeley Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 258 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UC Berkeley. About 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 79
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 68
Non-Resident Aliens 33
Other Races 27

Does UC Berkeley Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.

UC Berkeley Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from UC Berkeley. About 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 6

UC Berkeley Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of California - Berkeley.

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 258
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 53

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,954
English Language & Literature 287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 271
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 219
History 157

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