by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USFCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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USFCA was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Francisco handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communications from USFCA. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USFCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,000 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 USFCA, communications students borrow a median amount of $63,985 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 USFCA is $693 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USFCA paid an average of $2,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,670 | $57,670 |
| Fees | $552 | $552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,300 | $17,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 76 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USFCA, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Francisco with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USFCA does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USFCA Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from USFCA in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Francisco with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of San Francisco.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
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