25 colleges · California
Journalism colleges in California
25 colleges in California offer a bachelor's degree in journalism (13 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $40,569 a year after graduating, compared with $41,162 nationally.
All journalism programs in California
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 88 | $51,919 | $79,776 | $15,500 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | 30 | $40,408 | $79,135 | $19,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 86 | $38,051 | $70,829 | $15,250 |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 30 | $45,400 | $63,358 | $19,800 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 10 | $40,729 | $59,925 | n/a |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | 5 | n/a | $58,821 | n/a |
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | 9 | n/a | $58,801 | n/a |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 34 | $35,149 | $57,492 | $10,428 |
| San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 36 | $40,270 | $57,260 | $13,467 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | 75 | $36,358 | $55,192 | $15,000 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | 121 | $43,326 | $53,997 | $15,333 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | 95 | $41,557 | $53,351 | $15,000 |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | 38 | $41,059 | $53,145 | $14,478 |
| California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA | 23 | $29,210 | $39,178 | $15,179 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 32 | $44,504 | n/a | $17,375 |
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | 23 | $38,121 | n/a | n/a |
| Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | 79 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of La VerneLa Verne, CA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in California offer journalism?
25 colleges in California awarded bachelor's degrees in journalism in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 13 of them public.
Where do journalism graduates earn the most in California?
University of Southern California, with median earnings of $79,776 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Journalism nationwide · All colleges in California
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.