by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #696 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 696 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana | 8 of 14 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 119 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
The communication & journalism field at NSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $27,445 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
