by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how San Francisco State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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San Francisco State University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #84 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University handed out 354 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,939 a year. This is lower than $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $16,519 in student loans. This is below $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
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 | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at San Francisco State University.
The communication & journalism program at San Francisco State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 222 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 113 |
| Journalism | 36 |