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Journalism at California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach graduates about 84 journalism majors a year. That puts it 80th of 271 schools we score for journalism, a strong program at 66 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $55,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.94×).

66/100Strong#80 of 271 for journalism →
Graduates a year84under 1% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$55,0000.94× the same major nationally
Admit rate45%whole school

Where journalism happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Offices 5 · Athletics 3 · Dining 3 · Dorm 3 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the journalism ranking

  1. Brigham Young University 67
  2. Ithaca College 67
  3. Kansas State University 67
  4. University of St. Thomas (MN) 66
  5. CUNY Brooklyn College 66
  6. Gonzaga University 65
  7. Texas Tech University 65
  8. St. John's University 65

Other strong majors at California State University, Long Beach

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University, Long Beach with every school we score in journalism. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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