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26 Colleges
2,977 Yearly Graduations
$44,484 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,160 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 2,977 students received a teaching degree from a college in Louisiana, making it rank #35 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $11,121 per year to get their degree at a college in Louisiana, while out of state students will pay an average of $14,148 per year.

An estimated 53% of college students in Louisiana take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,040 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
645 Yearly Degrees
$11,958 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 34,285, of which 27,825 students are undergraduates and of those, 24,097 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Louisiana State University. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 73%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 35% of students at Louisiana State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,615 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Louisiana State University is $44,326.

Public Public vs. Private
419 Yearly Degrees
$7,327 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana State University - Shreveport is 9,955, of which 2,553 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,719 are full-time. It takes the average Louisiana State University - Shreveport undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

24% of Louisiana State University - Shreveport students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,640 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,071 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
352 Yearly Degrees
$10,346 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,020 undergraduates at UL Lafayette, of which 11,318 are full-time, and there are 16,450 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 67%. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,098 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,980 during the early-career years.

#4

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
264 Yearly Degrees
$7,946 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,134 undergraduates at Nicholls State University, of which 4,968 are full-time, and there are 6,769 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nicholls State University is 4.6 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

49% of Nicholls State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,667 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,674 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
234 Yearly Degrees
$8,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 11,447, of which 10,321 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,163 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

59% of NSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,121 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,254 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
227 Yearly Degrees
$9,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,929 undergraduates at ULM, of which 4,568 are full-time, and there are 8,888 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,212 a year. ULM has a 5.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ULM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,857 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
210 Yearly Degrees
$8,289 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,426 students at Southeastern in total, 13,456 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,383 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,359 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southeastern is $36,197.

#8

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
147 Yearly Degrees
$10,065 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,013 undergraduates at Louisiana Tech, of which 7,854 are full-time, and there are 11,126 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 52% are men and 48% are women.

43% of Louisiana Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,450 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,209 during the early-career years.

#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
86 Yearly Degrees
$9,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of New Orleans is 8,375, of which 6,895 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,060 are full-time. It takes the average UNO undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,244 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNO is $36,166.

#10

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
84 Yearly Degrees
$8,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,674 undergraduates at McNeese, of which 5,401 are full-time, and there are 7,284 students altogether. For undergraduates at McNeese, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 63%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

46% of McNeese students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,101 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from McNeese with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,891 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
63 Yearly Degrees
$17,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,153 students at Louisiana College in total, 943 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 836 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Louisiana College is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Of the accepted students, 57% are men and 43% are women.

74% of Louisiana College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,463 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Louisiana College is $39,073.

#12

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
54 Yearly Degrees
$7,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Grambling State University is 5,438, of which 4,511 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,041 are full-time. It takes the average GSU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 90% of students at GSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,995 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from GSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,399 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$16,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Holy Cross is 1,137, of which 784 students are undergraduates and of those, 344 are full-time. It takes the average UHC undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 53%. Around 20% of accepted students are men, and 80% are women.

Roughly 70% of students at UHC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,765 a year. UHC has a 7.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,647 during the early-career years.

#14

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
27 Yearly Degrees
$26,398 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,517 undergraduates at XULA, of which 2,406 are full-time, and there are 3,383 students altogether. It takes the average XULA undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 23% are men and 77% are women.

Roughly 71% of students at XULA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,676 a year. XULA has a 8.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,999 during the early-career years.

#15

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
21 Yearly Degrees
$43,498 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,497 students at Loyola New Orleans in total, 3,219 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,955 are full-time. For undergraduates at Loyola New Orleans, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,982 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,432 during the early-career years.

#15

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
21 Yearly Degrees
$6,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,706 students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria in total, 2,066 are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Louisiana State University - Alexandria undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Around 23% of accepted students are men, and 77% are women.

45% of Louisiana State University - Alexandria students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,782 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,533 during the early-career years.

#17

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
20 Yearly Degrees
$7,059 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southern University at New Orleans is 2,264, of which 1,941 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,069 are full-time. It takes the average SUNO undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Of the accepted students, 27% are men and 73% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,144 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SUNO is $27,291.

#18

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
15 Yearly Degrees
$9,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southern University and A & M College is 6,917, of which 6,145 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,547 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southern University and A & M College is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 43%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,274 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,782 during the early-career years.

#19

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
14 Yearly Degrees
$60,814 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,537 undergraduates at Tulane, of which 7,851 are full-time, and there are 13,927 students altogether. For undergraduates at Tulane, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The acceptance rate at Tulane is 11%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 26% of students at Tulane take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,913 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Tulane with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,457 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,792 full-time undergraduates at Delgado Community College, and 13,251 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,402 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,754 during the early-career years.

#21

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$4,221 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,318 full-time undergraduates at BRCC, and 7,376 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Roughly 32% of students at BRCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,256 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,013 during the early-career years.

#21

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$38,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 563 students at Centenary Louisiana in total, 552 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 547 are full-time. It takes the average Centenary Louisiana undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 73% of students at Centenary Louisiana take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,942 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Centenary Louisiana with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,447 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
3 Yearly Degrees
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at River Parishes Community College is 2,755, which includes 1,284 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,901 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from River Parishes Community College is $29,246.

#23

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
3 Yearly Degrees
$4,284 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,892 full-time undergraduates at Bossier Parish Community College, and 6,090 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,755 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bossier Parish Community College is $26,047.

#25

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1 Yearly Degrees
$4,255 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,166 students at Nunez Community College in total, 790 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at Nunez Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,260 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Nunez Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,450 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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