by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UL Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $18,766. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $28,778 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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All of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UL Lafayette in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UL Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UL Lafayette does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UL Lafayette make a median salary of $47,527. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UL Lafayette in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 441 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 78 |
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