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 Southeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #470 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 470 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,207 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southeastern paid an average of $869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,240 | $10,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Southeastern. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Southeastern 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 Southeastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southeastern Louisiana University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
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