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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $52,623 3 years after graduation. This places California graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 7% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 41 of the 53 programs available in California, accounting for 91% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$17,371
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$76,374
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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Cost$11,159
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,326
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$15,482
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,114
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate86%
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Cost$15,674
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,820
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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Cost$14,370
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,813
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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Cost$7,485
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,693
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$12,912
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,672
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$18,766
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,521
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate86%
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Cost$15,069
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,039
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
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#10 in California|#38 in Communications nationally
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Cost$44,133
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,818
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
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#11 in California|#39 in Communications nationally
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Cost$10,911
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,314
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#12 in California|#47 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,462
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,317
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
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#13 in California|#48 in Communications nationally
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Cost$5,752
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,330
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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#14 in California|#54 in Communications nationally
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Cost$8,721
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,107
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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#15 in California|#59 in Communications nationally
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Cost$8,293
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,684
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#16 in California|#61 in Communications nationally
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Cost$14,528
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,663
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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#17 in California|#62 in Communications nationally
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Cost$11,902
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,544
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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#18 in California|#74 in Communications nationally
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Cost$7,191
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,620
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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#19 in California|#86 in Communications nationally
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Cost$12,721
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,264
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate82%
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#20 in California|#109 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,757
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,054
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in California?
Years
5.7 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in California is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 5.7 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in California?
Salary
$52,623
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $52,623 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in California?
Net cost
$15,860
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $15,860. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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