by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UL Lafayette compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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UL Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #766 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UL Lafayette report a median salary of $38,104 a year. This is below $53,432, the median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at UL Lafayette, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,412, the typical median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
This communication & journalism program at UL Lafayette includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 34 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 29 |