Communication & Journalism at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette sits in Lafayette, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Rankings can help you compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #766 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,937 |
| 2 years | $30,446 |
| 3 years | $35,780 |
| 4 years | $38,104 |
| 5 years | $41,569 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $38,104, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $26,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
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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