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Secondary Education Schools in Louisiana

160 Secondary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Louisiana

Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Master’s Degree 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a secondary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Louisiana

13,930 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $51,810, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Louisiana that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,209 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,304.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,857 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $10,846. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,483. In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $35,254. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,703. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,463. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. In their early career, Loyola New Orleans grads earn an average salary of $35,432.

#8

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,759.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,140. 71% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,672. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,399 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

Secondary Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to secondary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Elementary Education 407
Early Childhood Education 122
Middle School Education & Teaching 37
Teacher Education 19
Teacher Development & Methodology 18
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 10
Adult & Continuing Education 10

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