by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal Poly as a strong choice for journalism, placing at #5 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 5 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in California | 2 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in journalism at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $54,626 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, journalism students borrow a median amount of $19,333 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
Find out more about Cal Poly tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
