by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how USD compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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USD ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #143 out of 749 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of San Diego conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,436 a year. This is lower than $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 USD are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at University of San Diego.
This communication & journalism program at USD includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 81 |