Communication & Journalism at California State University-Channel Islands
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at California State University-Channel Islands. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Channel Islands is located in Camarillo, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Channel Islands
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Channel Islands. Among 5,592 students, 929 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,197 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at California State University-Channel Islands
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Channel Islands’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #35 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 177 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 177 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from California State University-Channel Islands
Graduates of California State University-Channel Islands’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,360 |
| 2 years | $34,170 |
| 3 years | $41,664 |
| 4 years | $46,444 |
| 5 years | $56,106 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Channel Islands report median earnings of $46,444, compared with $59,834 for all California State University-Channel Islands graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from California State University-Channel Islands comes in at $13,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at California State University-Channel Islands go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
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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