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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California” ranking.
In 2021-2022, 6,684 people earned their degree in radio & television, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.
Across California, there were 2,400 radio & television graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California” ranking analyzed 60 colleges that offered a degree in radio & television. That schools that top this list have a program in radio & television in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for california tv students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 469 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Francisco State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California. San Francisco State University is a large school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 177 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 60 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #3 spot on the list. California State University - Monterey Bay is a medium-sized public school situated in Seaside, California. It awarded 56 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Radio & Television at California State University - Monterey Bay
Out of the 60 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Los Angeles landed the #4 spot on the list. Cal State LA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 108 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California list. This large school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 158 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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College of San Mateo did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized school is located in San Mateo, California, and it awarded 18 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Los Angeles Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #7. Valley Glen, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s tv degrees to 61 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Cosumnes River College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. Cosumnes River is a public institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Fullerton College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. Located in Fullerton, California, this fairly large public school handed out 56 diplomas to qualified ’s tv students in 2021-2022.
Diablo Valley College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. Diablo Valley College is a fairly large public school situated in Pleasant Hill, California. It awarded 42 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
De Anza College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. De Anza College is a public institution located in Cupertino, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Los Angeles City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 32 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Radio & Television at Los Angeles City College
College of the Desert landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. College of the Desert is a public institution located in Palm Desert, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Radio & Television at College of the Desert
With a ranking of #14, Moorpark College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California list. Moorpark College is a public institution located in Moorpark, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 55 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Oxnard College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. Oxnard, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s tv degrees to 29 students in 2021-2022.
Long Beach City College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 56 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Radio & Television at Long Beach City College
Southwestern College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #17. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large school located in Chula Vista, California that handed out 27 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
San Diego City College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this fairly large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified ’s tv students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Radio & Television at San Diego City College
San Jose State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. This large school is located in San Jose, California, and it awarded 70 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Pasadena City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #20. Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, California and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 52 ’s tv degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Glendale Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Glendale, California, and it awarded 25 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Berkeley City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking, coming in at #22. This medium-sized school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 12 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
Mt. San Antonio College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California list. Mt. San Antonio College is located in Walnut, California and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 50 ’s tv degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Radio & Television at Mt. San Antonio College
With a ranking of #24, Solano Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California list. Fairfield, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s tv degrees to 7 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
El Camino College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Torrance, California, and it awarded 32 ’s tv degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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