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. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Louisiana State University as a strong choice for communication sciences, coming in at #88 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 88 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 8 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 74 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication sciences at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 72 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University report a median salary of $55,402 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 1% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 99% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Roughly 79% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University granted 72 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 99% to women and 1% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
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 Sciences | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication Sciences | 1 |
