Communication Sciences at Louisiana Tech University
If you are interested in studying Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana Tech University sits in Ruston, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 62 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University
Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) studied exclusively online and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana Tech University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 315 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Graduates of Louisiana Tech University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,977 |
| 2 years | $49,214 |
| 3 years | $49,230 |
| 4 years | $51,675 |
| 5 years | $52,716 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $51,675, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech University stands at $19,790.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Louisiana Tech University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 97% women (60) and 3% men (2).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Of the 43 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Louisiana Tech University, 98% were women (42) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Of the 15 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Louisiana Tech University, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Louisiana Tech University
The Communication Sciences program at Louisiana Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 4 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 15 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 43 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at Louisiana Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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