Communication & Media Studies at California State University-Channel Islands
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at California State University-Channel Islands. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Channel Islands is in Camarillo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 communication & media studies degrees were granted at California State University-Channel Islands.
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Studying Online at California State University-Channel Islands
Distance learning is available at California State University-Channel Islands. Of 5,592 students, 929 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,197 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at California State University-Channel Islands
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Channel Islands’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 162 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #69 of 133 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from California State University-Channel Islands
Students who complete California State University-Channel Islands’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 | $35,360 |
| 2 years | $34,170 |
| 3 years | $41,664 |
| 4 years | $46,444 |
| 5 years | $56,106 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State University-Channel Islands take home a median $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 & Media Studies graduates from California State University-Channel Islands stands at $13,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-Channel Islands, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-Channel Islands are 56% women (44) and 44% men (34).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Channel Islands
Of the 78 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at California State University-Channel Islands, 56% were women (44) and 44% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 56% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands, 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 University-Channel Islands
The Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-Channel Islands includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 78 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-Channel Islands pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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