by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 351 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in communications from CSUN. This makes it the #25 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $30,794. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about CSUN tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 142 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 26 |
CSUN does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUN Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUN make a median salary of $39,920 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from CSUN in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 469 |
| Journalism | 133 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.