Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

The tuition fee is 19,194 USD per year.

This programme prepares students for careers in journalism and media production through hands-on training in news writing, reporting, and storytelling. Students develop skills in research, ethical decision-making, and digital media use while working on real projects. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience through campus media outlets like Courtbouillon newspaper and WDUB Radio. Graduates are equipped for entry-level roles in news organizations and media-related fields.

Focus areas include Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, News Production, Ethical Decision-Making, Community Engagement.

The programme requires 122 credit hours, with 42 credits in major coursework specific to the Multimedia Journalism concentration. Students complete general education, major requirements, and additional coursework as part of the full degree.

Graduates enter roles such as news reporters, broadcast journalists, digital content producers, and media assistants in local and national organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is required. No specific test scores or GPA are mentioned.

The programme totals about 122 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

As Louisiana’s oldest historically Black university, Dillard University carries a long educational legacy in New Orleans. That history has grown into an institution offering more than 20 degrees and certificates across the arts, business, humanities, nursing, STEM, and related fields. Dillard was the first historically Black college or university to offer a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts.

Academic work extends beyond classroom programs through research centers and initiatives including the Dillard University Center for Racial Justice, the Center for Health Professions and Health Concerns, the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture, and the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Dillard is the only university in the United States with a program in African American material culture. Students learn to think critically and act with integrity, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The university’s address is 2601 Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana. International students should review tuition, fees, room and board, health insurance, and the international application fee when planning costs. Evening, weekend, and online programs charge by credit hour, while daytime tuition follows cohort-based pricing. Student support includes academic success, career readiness, mental health advocacy, study abroad, undergraduate research, and preparation for graduate and professional school. Records and Registration assists with enrollment and degree verification, transcripts, course changes, and withdrawals.