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Best Journalism Schools in California
Top Journalism programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $51,461
Top Journalism Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC #26 national | $59,071 |
| 2 | UC Irvine #47 national | $48,898 |
| 3 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $54,626 |
| 4 | San Diego State University #123 national | N/A |
| 5 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $49,160 |
| 6 | Pepperdine University #144 national | $45,717 |
| 7 | Chapman University #236 national | $60,210 |
| 8 | California State University-Chico #378 national | $42,869 |
| 9 | Biola University #391 national | $40,172 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento #444 national | $48,974 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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