Speech Communication and Rhetoric at Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, CA

Communication & Journalism ASSOCIATE CIP 09.0101

Total Graduates

242

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

42%

102 of 242

Female Graduates

58%

140 of 242

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,240

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Speech Communication and Rhetoric. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. A cohort of this size usually signals a well-established, in-demand offering with a steady annual pipeline of graduates. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,240 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Santa Barbara City College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Speech Communication and Rhetoric.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 09.0101

Program Family Communication & Journalism

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 242 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 42% male, 58% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Average Starting Salary

$45,680

10-Year Job Growth

-5.5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 7 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys SOC: 27-3011	$36,544	-5.5%	75%	primary100% confidence
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1122	$62,240	+2.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Media and Communication Workers, All Other SOC: 27-3099	$57,416	+2.7%	0%	primary100% confidence
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers SOC: 27-3043	$57,816	+3.6%	75%	primary100% confidence
Public Relations Managers SOC: 11-2032	$110,816	+5%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$34,260

Peak Salary

$57,100

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (5)

● Speaking

● Active Listening

● Reading Comprehension

● Social Perceptiveness

● Critical Thinking

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Santa Barbara City College

Location Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,240

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $10,432

Average Net Price $14,186

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Program Information

CIP Code: 09.0101

CIP Family: 09

IPEDS ID: