by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how CSUN stacks up against peers offering journalism.
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CSUN holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #83 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $44,925 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, journalism students accumulate a median of $15,480 in student loans. This is lower than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
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 | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at California State University-Northridge.