Journalism at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Journalism, take a look at what California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 journalism graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Long Beach’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 38 |
| Best Value | California | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,760 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $42,200 |
| 4 years | $49,160 |
| 5 years | $54,294 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $49,160, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Journalism graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 64% women (48) and 36% men (27).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 75 bachelor’s journalism graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 64% were women (48) and 36% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 44 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than 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-Long Beach
The Journalism program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Journalism majors, 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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