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Communication and Media Studies at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,426/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #100 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$566K	$556K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.6x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.9x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,816

Out-of-state: $114,524 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,060

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,924

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,426 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College come in 9% above the national median of $35,147 for Communication and Media Studies programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Communication and Media Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication and Media Studies's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $38,426 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #100 of 613 nationally, this is a top-5% Communication and Media Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $58,924 show a 53% jump from the $38,426 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 29,207 students enrolled in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Communication and Media Studies careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $506,682 in decade earnings vs $565,835 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Communication and Media Studies program stand out?

Ranked #100 of 613 programs nationally, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →