Journalism at California State University-Fresno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, consider the program at California State University-Fresno. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 journalism degrees were awarded at California State University-Fresno.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) studied exclusively online and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at California State University-Fresno
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Fresno’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | California | #12 of 30 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Journalism graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at California State University-Fresno are 56% women (44) and 44% men (35).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 79 bachelor’s journalism graduates at California State University-Fresno, 56% were women (44) and 44% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 68% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at California State University-Fresno
The Journalism program at California State University-Fresno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 79 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at California State University-Fresno pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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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