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Communication Sciences in California

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Communication Sciences Schools in California

2,260 Communication Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication Sciences is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors in California

Communication Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,324
Master’s Degree 669
Associate Degree 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.5%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Communication Sciences Grads in California

There are 25,750 people in the state and 359,680 people in the nation working in communication sciences jobs.

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Wages for Communication Sciences Jobs in California

Communication Sciences grads earn an average of $100,960 in the state and $82,210 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $8,523. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,517 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,845. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,003. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate.

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

In their early career, Fresno State grads earn an average salary of $42,306. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. A typical student attending Sac State will pay a net price of $11,178. In their early career, Sac State grads earn an average salary of $47,905.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,208 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,218. 56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,719.

Communication Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers communication sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Audiologists 18% $99,300
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

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