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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UCSD came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 25 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 267 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UCSD. This makes it the #352 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
Of the 278 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from UCSD in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UCSD does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from UCSD. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of California - San Diego.
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 | 287 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,260 |
| English Language & Literature | 105 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 99 |
| History | 93 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 82 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
