by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #24 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #124 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 124 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 24 of 145 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 487 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Cal State Long Beach breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 356 |
| Journalism | 75 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 60 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach conferred 487 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #24 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $49,116 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $17,322 in student loans. This is above $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
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 | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 254 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 39 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
