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Journalism Schools in Louisiana

54 students earned Journalism degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 115th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Louisiana

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 54

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,400 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $44,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,304. 76% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

An average student at Loyola New Orleans will pay a net price of $20,463. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#3

Louisiana College

Pineville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Journalism Careers in LA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 18% $0
Communications Professors 13% $57,540
Broadcast News Analysts 10% $45,670
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
Reporters and Correspondents -6% $50,070
Photographers -8% $30,220
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $28,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Communication & Media Studies 815
Public Relations & Advertising 133
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 29

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

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