by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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UC Davis is in the top 5% of the country for communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 301 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $60,820 a year. This is below $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at University of California-Davis.
This communication & media studies program at UC Davis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 301 |
UC Davis conferred 301 degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (25%).