by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Louisiana State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Louisiana State University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #158 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 158 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 14 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 332 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Louisiana State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 368 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 332 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,535 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,875 in student loans. This is above $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 14 |
