We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #44 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #318 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 318 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 61 of 136 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #44 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Read more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Cal State LA granted 161 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (64%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State LA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 22 |