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. We've also included details on how Louisiana Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana Tech was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 175 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana Tech University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana Tech is $21,087. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Louisiana Tech paid an average of $703 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $422 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Fees | $3,724 | $3,724 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,447 | $9,447 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,603 | $3,603 |
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Of the 31 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Louisiana Tech, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Louisiana Tech does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Louisiana Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.