Communication & Media Studies at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Of 6,815 students, 4,740 (70%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,087 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Louisiana State University-Alexandria are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Of the 15 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
This Communication & Media Studies program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.