by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Louisiana State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Louisiana State University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #146 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 146 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 332 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,826 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount 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 & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Louisiana State University awarded 298 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Louisiana State University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Louisiana State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
