Best Colleges for Communications in Louisiana

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Louisiana, led by Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Louisiana Tech University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Communications programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Communications in Louisiana?

Based on our rankings, Tulane University of Louisiana is the top-ranked college for Communications in Louisiana. Other top choices include Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Louisiana Tech University, University of Louisiana at Monroe.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Louisiana Tech University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Communications?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Communications programs is approximately $22,918 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Communications degree?

A bachelor's degree in Communications typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Communications rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Communications graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Communications programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $49,346 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA · $63,268/yr (rank #1)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College — Baton Rouge, LA · $61,251/yr (rank #2)
Louisiana Tech University — Ruston, LA · $52,279/yr (rank #3)
Northwestern State University of Louisiana — Natchitoches, LA · $47,021/yr (rank #4)
University of Louisiana at Monroe — Monroe, LA · $46,769/yr (rank #5)

1. Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA · 14% acceptance · SAT 1,448 · $68,678 tuition · 86% grad rate
2. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College — Baton Rouge, LA · 73.3% acceptance · SAT 1,285 · $28,631 tuition · 69% grad rate
3. Louisiana Tech University — Ruston, LA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,191 · $16,866 tuition · 64% grad rate
4. University of Louisiana at Monroe — Monroe, LA · 84.8% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $21,290 tuition · 54% grad rate
5. McNeese State University — Lake Charles, LA · 78.3% acceptance · SAT 1,087 · $9,989 tuition · 47% grad rate
6. Grambling State University — Grambling, LA · 44.9% acceptance · SAT 943 · $16,706 tuition · 36% grad rate
7. Southeastern Louisiana University — Hammond, LA · 99.3% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $20,851 tuition · 45% grad rate
8. Southern University and A & M College — Baton Rouge, LA · 35.1% acceptance · SAT 942 · $17,272 tuition · 27% grad rate
9. Nicholls State University — Thibodaux, LA · 90.8% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $9,242 tuition · 54% grad rate
10. Northwestern State University of Louisiana — Natchitoches, LA · 92.5% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $19,652 tuition · 43% grad rate

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