Compare 12 Communication, General. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $35,335.
With top graduates earning $51,355, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $16K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Tulane University of Louisiana's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $51,355, well above the state average of $35,335. Louisiana State University follows at $47,536, proving regional publics compete directly with private institutions while maintaining broader accessibility with 74% admission rates.
Highest program earnings: $51,355
Strong outcomes ($47,536) with 74% acceptance
9.8% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
27.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,355 | 114 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | High | |
| #2 | $47,536 | 289 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | High | |
| #3 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $41,410 | 31 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | High |
| #4 | $38,660 | 34 | $22,113 | Challenging | $10,611 | High | |
| #5 | $37,718 | 38 | $22,902 | Challenging | $13,655 | High | |
| #6 | $36,995 | 44 | $21,500 | Challenging | $10,174 | High | |
| #7 | $32,607 | 30 | $22,675 | High | $11,428 | High | |
| #8 | $29,877 | 27 | $36,500 | High | $21,007 | High | |
| #9 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | $27,765 | 15 | $31,000 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #10 | $27,445 | 26 | $25,000 | High | $11,900 | High | |
| #11 | $26,536 | 20 | $22,500 | High | $14,730 | High | |
| #12 | $26,121 | 29 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
