by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,575 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at Louisiana State University is $374 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University was $1,016 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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, 92 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Louisiana State University. About 1% were men and 99% 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, 76% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Louisiana State University make a median salary of $59,290 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Louisiana State University in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were 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, 74% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Science | 17 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
| Public Health | 4 |
| Other Health Professions | 3 |
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