Communication & Media Studies at California State University-San Marcos
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 183 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Studying Online at California State University-San Marcos
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #34 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 133 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Those who finish California State University-San Marcos’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,822 |
| 2 years | $35,535 |
| 3 years | $42,050 |
| 4 years | $47,169 |
| 5 years | $55,408 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State University-San Marcos report median earnings of $47,169, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from California State University-San Marcos is $16,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-San Marcos, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 61% women (112) and 39% men (71).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Among the 183 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 61% were women (112) and 39% were men (71).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 87 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, 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-San Marcos
This Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-San Marcos offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 158 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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