2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,031 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and journalism students who went to a Louisiana college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College the best value school in Louisiana for communication and journalism students. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana State University are $11,958 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Louisiana State University carry an average student debtload of $21,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $296.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Louisiana State University is ranked #2 for overall quality for communication and journalism in Louisiana.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nicholls State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $7,946 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Nicholls State University carry an average student debtload of $24,229.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Louisiana University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list. Southeastern is a large public school located in the city of Hammond.
Southeastern undergraduate students pay an average of $8,289 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Southeastern take out an average of $22,781 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at McNeese State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in Louisiana. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at McNeese are $8,380 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at McNeese accumulate an average of around $26,182 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, McNeese also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ULM are $9,058 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from ULM carry an average student debtload of $19,617.
ULM not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
UL Lafayette undergraduate students pay an average of $10,346 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at UL Lafayette take out is $27,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $96.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana list. NSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Natchitoches.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,672 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from NSU carry an average student debtload of $24,767.
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Louisiana Tech University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech are $10,065 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Louisiana Tech accumulate an average of around $20,139 in student debt.
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Southern University and A & M College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern University and A & M College are $9,842 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Southern University and A & M College take out is $31,000.
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Loyola University New Orleans did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #10 on the list. Loyola New Orleans is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Loyola New Orleans are $43,498 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Loyola New Orleans carry an average student debtload of $26,000.
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Explore all the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,754 |
| West Virginia | 547 |
| Mississippi | 878 |
| South Carolina | 1,359 |
| Florida | 6,024 |
| Virginia | 2,555 |
| Arkansas | 946 |
| Alabama | 1,832 |
| Kentucky | 1,560 |
| Georgia | 3,112 |
| Tennessee | 1,671 |
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Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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