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. Also, learn how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UC Davis came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 14 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 293 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,569 a year. 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 UC Davis, communications students borrow a median amount of $32,979 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 UC Davis is $258 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 293 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UC Davis in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.