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Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana

1,031 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 956
Master’s Degree 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 17,170 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $53,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $39,749.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. This public school has an average net price of $12,336. 97% of students get financical aid.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,964.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,846. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,891 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,782 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,104.

Communication & Journalism Careers in LA

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Technical Writers 18% $71,350
Film and Video Editors 18% $0
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Communications Professors 13% $57,540
Producers and Directors 12% $55,690
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Public Relations Specialists 10% $46,270
Broadcast News Analysts 10% $45,670
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $77,340
Managers 9% $79,900
Advertising and Promotions Managers 9% $68,570
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
Media and Communication Workers 8% $33,440
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 communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Education 2,977
Psychology 1,704
Social Sciences 1,534
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 439
History 426
Library Science 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 26

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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