by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 12 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 & media studies, ranked #600 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 600 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Louisiana | 7 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 102 of 162 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $27,445 a year. This is lower than $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 48% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
NSU conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
