by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how San Diego State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #111 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University awarded 547 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $57,824 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $15,740 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about San Diego State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 71 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at San Diego State University.
This communication & journalism program at San Diego State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 337 |
| Journalism | 121 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 86 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 37 |