Colleges in Louisiana: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
29
Avg In-State Tuition
$17,660
Avg 10yr Earnings
$51,649
Avg Debt
$24,464
Louisiana vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Louisiana
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Public | $7,022 | $47,477 | 15.9 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | Public | $7,065 | $42,205 | 13.9 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Public | $11,864 | $52,279 | 10.0 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Private Nonprofit | $13,113 | $51,700 | 8.9 |
| University of New Orleans | Public | $12,384 | $47,872 | 8.7 |
| McNeese State University | Public | $12,493 | $46,453 | 8.3 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Public | $13,154 | $46,482 | 7.8 |
| Nicholls State University | Public | $12,947 | $45,454 | 7.8 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Public | $13,530 | $47,089 | 7.7 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Public | $13,466 | $46,769 | 7.7 |
Most Affordable in Louisiana
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,022 | $47,477 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,065 | $42,205 |
| Bridges Christian College | $10,273 | N/A |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $10,829 | N/A |
| Louisiana Tech University | $11,864 | $52,279 |
| University of New Orleans | $12,384 | $47,872 |
| McNeese State University | $12,493 | $46,453 |
| Nicholls State University | $12,947 | $45,454 |
| Louisiana Christian University | $13,113 | $51,700 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $13,154 | $46,482 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Louisiana
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | $92,405 | $20,919 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $78,495 | $19,500 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $74,671 | N/A |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $63,268 | $20,500 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $61,251 | $20,500 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $59,419 | $27,672 |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $52,927 | $26,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $52,279 | $22,135 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | $52,184 | $24,053 |
| Louisiana Christian University | $51,700 | $21,875 |
Public vs Private in Louisiana
Public (17 schools)
Avg Net Price: $11,258
Avg 10yr Earnings: $49,730
Private Nonprofit (11 schools)
Avg Net Price: $21,850
Avg 10yr Earnings: $50,745
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.