Communication & Media Studies at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in Pomona, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 134 communication & media studies degrees were granted at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Among 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #81 of 133 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,066 |
| 2 years | $35,142 |
| 3 years | $41,717 |
| 4 years | $51,544 |
| 5 years | $58,684 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $51,544, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at $14,267.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 60% women (80) and 40% men (54).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Among the 134 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 60% were women (80) and 40% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 80 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
The Communication & Media Studies program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 134 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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