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2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

18 Colleges
$24,078 Avg Salary
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

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 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found California State University - Los Angeles to be the most popular school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Cal State LA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

Of the 179 students majoring in communication sciences at Cal State LA, 9% are male and 91% are female.

Communication Sciences majors at Cal State LA take out an average of $17,517 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Fullerton helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication sciences schools in California. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 8% are male.

Communication Sciences majors at Cal State Fullerton take out an average of $16,658 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means San Diego State University is a great place for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. SDSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

Of the 137 students majoring in communication sciences at SDSU, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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.

Full Communication Sciences at San Diego State University Report

Out of the 18 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Sacramento landed the # 4 spot on the list. Sac State is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

Of the 129 students majoring in communication sciences at Sac State, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fresno. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Fresno State is a very large public school located in the large city of Fresno.

Of the 125 students majoring in communication sciences at Fresno State, 10% are male and 90% are female.

Communication Sciences majors at Fresno State take out an average of $16,600 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Communication Sciences at California State University - Fresno Report

California State University - Northridge landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. CSUN is a very large public school located in the large city of Northridge.

Of the 124 students majoring in communication sciences at CSUN, 6% are male and 94% are female.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at CSUN take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,418.

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California State University - San Marcos landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication sciences programs. CSUSM is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

Women make up 88% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at CSUSM accumulate an average of around $19,700 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at California State University - San Marcos Report

California State University - Chico did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Chico, Chico State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 90% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Chico State accumulate an average of around $18,012 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at California State University - Chico Report

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. SFSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Francisco.

About 93% of the students majoring in communication sciences at the school are women while 7% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at SFSU accumulate an average of around $19,566 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

Full Communication Sciences at San Francisco State University Report

#10

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

San Jose State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 89% of the communication sciences majors at the school.

Full Communication Sciences at San Jose State University Report

Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 289
Oregon 249
Nevada 98
Hawaii 16

One of 30 majors within the area of study, communication sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
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 18 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.

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