Labor Analysis*
B.A. in Communication and Media Studies — Nationwide
203,942
Job postings in the last 12 months
+14.38%
Projected job growth in the next 10 years
$38,000 - $81,000
Average salary range of graduates
*Source: BLS & Burning Glass Technologies, 2020.
Learn to Speak to Your Audience
SDSU Bachelor in Communication Degree Online
2 Years
100% Online
Dozens of Career Paths
Communication Degree Online
Finish Your B.A. in Communication with San Diego State University
Whether your goal is marketing, owning a business, graduate school, or something in between, earning your Bachelor in Communication Degree online from SDSU can help you achieve your professional goals — no matter what your career path looks like.
Developed in collaboration with SDSU’s renowned School of Communication, this two-year, fully online communication program will show you how to identify and effectively engage with your audience. You’ll also learn how communication promotes civic engagement in today’s global community, and how communication gives us the tools we need to face the issues facing our local and global communities.
SDSU’s Bachelor in Communication graduates have found employment in a variety of occupations, including sales, human resources, training, education, and consulting. Many graduates have also decided to pursue advanced academic or professional degrees in fields such as law, management, and marketing.
Earn the same communication degree as SDSU’s on-campus students. Launch your career with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from San Diego State University.
Admission
Requirements
No Bachelor’s Degree Already Held
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Top-20 Communication Program in the Nation
#9 in National Graduation Rate Performance
Satisfy All CSU Requirements
2.75+ GPA
60 Semester (or 90 Quarter) Units Completed
#65 Public University in the Nation
Accessibility
All courses are 100% online, and the program can be completed in as little as 2 years.
Why Earn a Communication Degree Online from SDSU?
Reputation
San Diego State University has cultivated a reputation for outstanding academic programming, and our communication program is no different. SDSU’s School of Communication has been active for nearly 90 years. According to U.S. News & World Report, we’re one of California’s top-20 schools for communication programs.
Expert Faculty
Our faculty are recognized internationally for their research, having published hundreds of papers and studies. They attract research funding from a variety of internal and external agencies, including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
Discover What Makes Our B.A. in Communication Program Different Submit Your Application Today
Course Topics
Communication Concepts
Intercultural Communication
Rhetorical Theory and Persuasion
Ethnography
Communicating Leadership
Communication and Politics
Health Communication
Communication in Professional Settings
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