Louisiana

Colleges in Louisiana: what they cost, and what graduates earn

10 Louisiana universities with published federal data, teaching about 47,236 students. Median in-state tuition $9,181, median graduate earnings $46,625 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$9,181in-state, before aid
Median earnings$46,62510 yrs after entry
Paying loans down63%national 65%
Median SAT1089where published

Cheapest universities in LouisianaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria $7,050 $42,205 $19,000 63% 1022
Nicholls State University Thibodaux $8,149 $45,454 $22,675 68% 1090
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond $8,373 $46,482 $22,113 67% 1090
McNeese State University Lake Charles $8,489 $46,453 $23,000 62% 1087
University of New Orleans New Orleans $9,172 $47,872 $18,750 63% 1052
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe $9,190 $46,769 $21,500 63% 1116
Louisiana Tech University Ruston $10,125 $52,279 $22,135 66% 1191
Dillard University New Orleans $23,918 $39,196 $31,000 55% 1050

Highest graduate earnings in LouisianaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Louisiana Tech University Ruston $10,125 $52,279 $22,135 66% 1191
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans $28,733 $52,184 $24,053 53% 1080
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport $41,200 $50,330 $27,000 72% 1144
University of New Orleans New Orleans $9,172 $47,872 $18,750 63% 1052
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe $9,190 $46,769 $21,500 63% 1116
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond $8,373 $46,482 $22,113 67% 1090
McNeese State University Lake Charles $8,489 $46,453 $23,000 62% 1087
Nicholls State University Thibodaux $8,149 $45,454 $22,675 68% 1090

Fastest debt payback in LouisianaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Louisiana Tech University Ruston $10,125 $52,279 $22,135 66% 1191
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans $28,733 $52,184 $24,053 53% 1080
University of New Orleans New Orleans $9,172 $47,872 $18,750 63% 1052
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport $41,200 $50,330 $27,000 72% 1144
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe $9,190 $46,769 $21,500 63% 1116
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond $8,373 $46,482 $22,113 67% 1090
McNeese State University Lake Charles $8,489 $46,453 $23,000 62% 1087
Nicholls State University Thibodaux $8,149 $45,454 $22,675 68% 1090

Most selective universities in LouisianaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Louisiana Tech University Ruston $10,125 $52,279 $22,135 66% 1191
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport $41,200 $50,330 $27,000 72% 1144
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe $9,190 $46,769 $21,500 63% 1116
Nicholls State University Thibodaux $8,149 $45,454 $22,675 68% 1090
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond $8,373 $46,482 $22,113 67% 1090
McNeese State University Lake Charles $8,489 $46,453 $23,000 62% 1087
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans $28,733 $52,184 $24,053 53% 1080
University of New Orleans New Orleans $9,172 $47,872 $18,750 63% 1052

Every Louisiana university we hold data for

Centenary College of Louisiana Dillard University Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana Tech University McNeese State University Nicholls State University Southeastern Louisiana University University of Louisiana at Monroe University of New Orleans Xavier University of Louisiana

Studying in Louisiana: common questions

How much does college cost in Louisiana?
The median Louisiana university charges $9,181 in-state and $18,858 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $23,942. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $11,102.
What do graduates of Louisiana universities earn?
A median $46,625 ten years after entry, against median debt of $22,405.
Do students in Louisiana repay their loans?
63% of borrowers at the median Louisiana university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Louisiana universities expect?
The median Louisiana university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1089. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Louisiana debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.