Communication & Media Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Tulane University of Louisiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tulane University of Louisiana is in New Orleans, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 129 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Tulane University of Louisiana.
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Online Class Availability at Tulane University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Tulane University of Louisiana. Among 13,310 students, 2,064 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,306 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Tulane University of Louisiana
These rankings give you a sense of how Tulane University of Louisiana’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 776 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #761 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana
Students who complete Tulane University of Louisiana’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,771 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $46,960 |
| 4 years | $51,355 |
| 5 years | $55,703 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana take home a median $51,355, compared with $73,106 for all Tulane University of Louisiana graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at $23,082.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Tulane University of Louisiana, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Tulane University of Louisiana are 81% women (105) and 19% men (24).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Tulane University of Louisiana
Among the 129 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Tulane University of Louisiana, 81% were women (105) and 19% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 102 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana, lower than 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 Tulane University of Louisiana
The Communication & Media Studies program at Tulane University of Louisiana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 129 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Tulane University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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
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