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Bachelor's-21% vs national median718 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Southeastern Louisiana University

Ranked 300th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,279
middle 50%: $23,309 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$46,612
middle 50%: $35,710 – $60,491
Median · 10 years out
$57,323
middle 50%: $41,134 – $78,948

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University's bachelor's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $31,279 one year after graduating, rising to $57,323 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $59,040 for this field, ranking 300th of 355 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $11,044 total interest

Same major at other universities

Regent University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$46,886 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Virginia State University
$46,818 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$46,593 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$46,571 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,417 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Aiken
$46,233 · 5 yrs out
Western Colorado University
$46,183 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southeastern Louisiana University

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,826 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$82,967 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$81,890 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$81,822 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$81,403 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,656 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out

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