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. In addition, we cover how Tulane ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Tulane was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 65 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 176 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tulane is $33,428. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Tulane paid an average of $2,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tulane. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tulane are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Tulane 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 Tulane Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 15 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.