Best Communication and Media Studies Degrees in Louisiana by ROI
Colleges in Louisiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Louisiana
11
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$341,450
Across Louisiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,212
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$141,833 | $43,318 | $34,328 | $22,875 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 88.2% |
-$267,004 | $46,960 | $83,761 | $23,082 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
McNeese State University
Grad rate: 49.4% |
-$268,495 | $34,336 | $21,168 | $22,625 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$280,094 | $34,744 | $24,631 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
Grad rate: 44.3% |
-$292,149 | $33,384 | $22,647 | $21,660 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Nicholls State University
Grad rate: 50.0% |
-$322,146 | $31,884 | $21,519 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Grad rate: 50.7% |
-$337,738 | $31,511 | $23,552 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Grambling State University
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$422,435 | $28,362 | $25,100 | $36,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$458,146 | $25,460 | $24,496 | $21,750 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Dillard University
Grad rate: 46.6% |
-$475,503 | $27,765 | $36,057 | $34,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Southern University and A & M College
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$490,414 | $24,787 | $26,076 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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