by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at California Lutheran University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #33 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, California Lutheran University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #189 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 189 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 38 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at California Lutheran University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Lutheran University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
California Lutheran University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #33 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California Lutheran University earn a median of $47,652 a year. This is below $61,844, the median for all majors at California Lutheran University.
To complete a bachelor’s at California Lutheran University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,897 in student loans. This is below $22,647, the typical median for all majors at California Lutheran University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,500 | $51,750 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
Find out more about California Lutheran University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at California Lutheran University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
California Lutheran University awarded 40 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
