by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Loras ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Loras was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 297 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 308 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loras College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loras is $36,821. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Loras paid an average of $816 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,454 | $36,454 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $1,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,668 | $9,668 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,075 | $2,075 |
Learn more about Loras tuition and fees.
The communications program at Loras awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loras are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loras College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Loras communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loras Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Loras College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
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