by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how San Jose State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, San Jose State University awarded 177 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University report a median salary of $60,813 a year. This is lower than $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at San Jose State University.
This communication & media studies program at San Jose State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 206 |
San Jose State University awarded 206 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).