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Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 301 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #128 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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Of the 333 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Louisiana State University in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 243 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Louisiana State University does offer online classes in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 366 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 111 |
| English Language & Literature | 95 |
| History | 75 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33 |
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