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 Loyola New Orleans ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola New Orleans was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loyola University New Orleans handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola New Orleans go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,839 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Loyola University New Orleans.
Of the 14 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Loyola New Orleans, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 40 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
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