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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #155 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 332 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,826 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $22,875 in student loans. This is above $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 67% 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 bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
The communication & media studies program at Louisiana State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 322 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 |
Louisiana State University conferred 322 completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Louisiana State University granted 42 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Louisiana State University granted 4 degrees in communication and media studies, other recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).