Best Journalism Schools Near Hammond, LA (2026)

Hammond, Louisiana has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $9,998 to $49,440 per year for indexed programs. Hammond has a population of about 20,790. Median household income is $41,222 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hammond, LA metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $60,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Hammond

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Hammond, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hammond city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

#1

Loyola University New Orleans

📍 New Orleans, LA • 44.3 miles from Hammond

• 4 year
• Campus + Online

56.7 BOC Score

Graduation rate 65%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,927

Avg net price $23,696/yr

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Contact

• 6363 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
• (504) 865-2011
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 79%
• Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#2

Louisiana Christian University

📍 Pineville, LA • 129.9 miles from Hammond

• 4 year
• Campus + Online

42.0 BOC Score

Graduation rate 36%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,700

Avg net price $13,113/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 1140 College Dr Pineville, LA 71359
• (318) 487-7011
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 56%
• Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#3

Louisiana Tech University

📍 Ruston, LA • 190.3 miles from Hammond

• 4 year
• Campus + Online

63.4 BOC Score

Graduation rate 58%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,279

Avg net price $11,864/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 1310 West Railroad Avenue Ruston, LA 71272
• (318) 257-2000
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 83%
• Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana journalism page.

Journalism Wages Near Hammond

Hammond is part of the Hammond, LA metro area (BLS area code 25220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hammond at a Glance

Other Hammond-Area Cities With Journalism Programs

• Mandeville, LA – 23.6 mi away (95,576 pop)
• Central, LA – 34.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
• Kenner, LA – 36.2 mi away (67,089 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 40.5 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Slidell, LA – 42.9 mi away (94,320 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Hammond, LA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Hammond. The closest is Loyola University New Orleans in New Orleans, LA (44.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Mississippi (87.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Hammond?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Hammond are: Public Relations Specialist ($60,930), Editor ($58,860), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($50,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mandeville instead of Hammond?

Mandeville, LA is 23.6 miles from Hammond and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hammond an affordable place to study journalism?

Hammond’s median household income of $41,222 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hammond while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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