2023 Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 2,227 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication sciences is the #53 most popular major in California.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of the Pacific the best school in California for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Stockton.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loma Linda University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Biola University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in California. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - San Marcos. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. CSUSM is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of San Marcos.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at CSUSM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,700.
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Out of the 17 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Baptist University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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San Jose State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, California State University - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cal State LA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Cal State LA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,517.
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University of Redlands came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the small city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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San Diego State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. SDSU is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Diego.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at SDSU accumulate an average of around $16,188 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.
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California State University - Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Sac State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Sacramento.
The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Sac State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,321. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 289 |
| Oregon | 249 |
| Nevada | 98 |
| Hawaii | 16 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
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| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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