Overview

About Communication at La Salle University

Communication students can follow a clear pathway to a career in the field: On-campus involvement with our student organizations coupled with classroom experiences shaped by our Think.Do. approach lead to high-quality internships, connections with alumni and other industry professionals, and career opportunities upon graduation. Within two weeks of coming to campus, you could start down this path.

Career Paths

From Emmy Award-winning TV anchors and producers to top PR executives and from journalists to lawyers and teachers, you’ll find La Salle alumni in every corner of the professional world. Read more about one of our featured alumni and browse a sample list of where our alums work today.

Graduates of the Communication program from La Salle University have excelled in their careers becoming notable figures in news, media, film, and much more. Notable graduates include:

Tom Curley, former President and CEO of The Associated Press and former president, publisher, and co-creator of USA Today

Meg Kane, a Senior VP for Brian Communications who led the PR for the Pope’s visit to the US

Matt DeLucia, an on-air reporter for NBC-10 Philadelphia

Vittoria Woodill, on-air reporter for KYW CBS-3, Philadelphia

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Literacy Module

Financial Literacy Module

Mass Media

Interpersonal Com

Presentation Skills

Com Theory & Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Early Action — November 1 deadline

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 1061 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission

An official transcript showing three years of high school scholastic records

Your SAT or ACT scores

An academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, parent, or school administrator

Common Application or La Salle Application Personal Statement/Essay

The required Common Application or La Salle Application Essay is not graded. This essay is generally used to inform the Admissions Committee about the applicant’s interests and/or background.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

36000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

36000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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