Communication and Media Studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ranked 252nd of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's bachelor's program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $31,954 one year after graduating, rising to $55,656 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $58,421 for this field, ranking 252nd of 307 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.
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