by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana Tech was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Louisiana Tech University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,071 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana Tech, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Louisiana Tech University.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Louisiana Tech in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
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