by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UL Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #453 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communications from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #59 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $30,772. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UL Lafayette was $1,006 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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The communications program at UL Lafayette awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UL Lafayette in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UL Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 64 |
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