Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal State Fullerton stacks up against peers offering communication sciences.
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Cal State Fullerton is a solid choice among schools offering communication sciences. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 315 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fullerton awarded 146 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $58,936 a year. This is lower than $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Fullerton, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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Among recent graduates, 7% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of communication sciences master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences master’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a master’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the communication sciences majors at California State University-Fullerton.
This communication sciences program at Cal State Fullerton breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 180 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 1 |
Cal State Fullerton awarded 180 degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (59%).
Cal State Fullerton granted 1 degree in communication disorders sciences and services, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).