You would borrow a median $24,053 — about $273 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $52,184 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.9 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Xavier University of Louisiana yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $24,053 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Xavier University of Louisiana takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $12,664 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University Louisiana | D | $22,135 | $52,279 | 1.7 yrs |
| University of New Orleans Louisiana | D | $18,750 | $47,872 | 2.2 yrs |
| Centenary College of Louisiana Louisiana | D | $27,000 | $50,330 | 2.5 yrs |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Louisiana | F | $21,500 | $46,769 | 3 yrs |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Louisiana | F | $22,113 | $46,482 | 3.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.