Journalism programs in California
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $79,776 | $16,250 |
| 2 | Chapman University | Orange | $79,135 | $22,500 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | $70,829 | $19,333 |
| 4 | California State University, Chico | Chico | $63,358 | $18,750 |
| 5 | Biola University | La Mirada | $59,925 | $27,000 |
| 6 | California Baptist University | Riverside | $58,821 | $26,869 |
| 7 | Pepperdine University | Malibu | $58,801 | Not available |
| 8 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $57,492 | $16,900 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | $57,260 | $16,875 |
| 10 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $55,192 | $15,000 |
| 11 | San Diego State University | San Diego | $53,997 | $14,998 |
| 12 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | $53,351 | $15,480 |
| 13 | California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento | $53,145 | $20,000 |
| 14 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | Arcata | $39,178 | $22,300 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.