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. In addition, we cover how Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 575 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 & media studies. 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 communications from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #52 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $38,426. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $46,957 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Louisiana State University is $413 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 333 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Louisiana State University. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in communications.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Louisiana State University make a median salary of $48,183. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of communications master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% 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 master's in communications.
| 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 communications majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 12 |
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