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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Louisiana

18 accredited institutions in Louisiana offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

18
Colleges
2,550
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Louisiana

1
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
936
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$8,038
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
402
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$61,306
Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
$24,758
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
150
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,973
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
147
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$45,280
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$16,934
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
141
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$5,407
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
129
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,777
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Grambling State University
Grambling
120
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$5,140
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
84
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,180
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
78
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$5,147
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
69
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$4,922
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
66
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,401
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
51
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$5,788
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dillard University
New Orleans
45
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$19,194
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$17,183
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria
39
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$4,950
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans
33
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$24,836
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$15,229
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
24
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,656
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport
21
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$40,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$10,694
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville
15
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$19,590
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$14,553
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Louisiana

Louisiana has 18 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 2,550 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.