Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how California State University-Chico ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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California State University-Chico holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences. In particular, it placed #32 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico earn a median of $63,402 a year. This is higher than $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $19,222 in student loans. This is above $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 4% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication sciences majors at California State University-Chico.
The communication sciences program at California State University-Chico offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 24 |
California State University-Chico awarded 41 completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (46%).
California State University-Chico conferred 24 completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).