Communication & Journalism at Laney College
Laney College is located in Oakland, California and approximately 9,225 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.
Laney College Communication & Journalism Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Communication & Journalism (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
Laney College Communication & Journalism Rankings
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Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Laney College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Laney College.
Laney College Communication & Journalism Associate’s Program
Laney College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in communication & journalism graduates 24% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Laney College with a associate's in communication & journalism.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism
If you plan to be a communication & journalism major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Laney College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
| Journalism | 1 |
Related Majors
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- History
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- English Language & Literature
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Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into
A degree in communication & journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Laney College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 26,820 | $72,910 |
| Producers and Directors | 25,320 | $115,080 |
| Film and Video Editors | 11,380 | $112,530 |
| Editors | 11,060 | $78,150 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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