by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana Tech was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana Tech University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Louisiana Tech. This makes it the #242 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Tech was $703 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $422 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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All of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Louisiana Tech in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana Tech communication sciences 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 Tech Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Louisiana Tech make a median salary of $48,104 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Louisiana Tech in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Louisiana Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 64 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 51 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 33 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 21 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.