Journalism at California State University-Sacramento
If you are interested in studying Journalism, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 journalism degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento
Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 38 |
| Best Value | California | #16 of 30 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,757 |
| 2 years | $34,847 |
| 3 years | $41,135 |
| 4 years | $48,974 |
| 5 years | $56,697 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $48,974, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at California State University-Sacramento, by degree type.
Program-wide, Journalism graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 58% women (22) and 42% men (16).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 38 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 58% were women (22) and 42% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, 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-Sacramento
The Journalism program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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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