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 Loyola New Orleans ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola New Orleans was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University New Orleans handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans is $37,206. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola New Orleans paid an average of $1,275 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,280 | $45,280 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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The journalism program at Loyola New Orleans awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Loyola New Orleans 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 Loyola New Orleans Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 43 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.