by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 5% of the country for communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 258 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley report a median salary of $76,374 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $11,180 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at University of California-Berkeley.
The communication & media studies program at UC Berkeley includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 258 |
UC Berkeley awarded 258 degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (30%).