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Journalism Schools in California

1,640 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Journalism major is the 66th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in California

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,124
Associate Degree 453
Master’s Degree 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In California, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.0%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in California

45,040 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in California

Journalism grads earn an average of $78,840 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,314 a year. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $10,054. 47% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,306 after earning their degree at this institution.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $66,662 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,184 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,218. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution.

Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Writers and Authors 9% $75,400
Editors 6% $68,530
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Photographers -4% $46,790
Radio and Television Announcers -5% $47,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communication & Media Studies 12,754
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 2,289
Public Relations & Advertising 861
Other Communication & Journalism 59
Publishing 4

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