by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Louisiana State University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #146 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 146 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 163 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 332 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 26 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| Fees | $3,945 | $19,385 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University conferred 24 master’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Louisiana State University awarded 2 master’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 10 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University awarded 6 doctoral completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (33%).
Louisiana State University granted 4 doctoral completions in communication and media studies, other in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Louisiana State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 332 |