by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern University Baton Rouge. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southern University Baton Rouge among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #770 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 770 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Louisiana | 11 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 156 of 162 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Southern University Baton Rouge, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern University and A & M College awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Southern University Baton Rouge is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern University Baton Rouge, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is below $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern University Baton Rouge conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (94%).
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