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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

14 Schools Ranked
$11,367 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,263 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

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$9,058 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,247 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Louisiana at Monroe to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Louisiana.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ULM is $9,058. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,158. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,247 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that ULM does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
$10,065 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,442 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Louisiana Tech University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Louisiana.

Students from Louisiana who attend Louisiana Tech full time pay an average of $10,065 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,806. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,442 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Louisiana Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
$8,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,875 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Louisiana University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $8,289 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,875 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeastern does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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$11,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,438 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,958 in tuition and fees if they attend Louisiana State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,635. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,438 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Louisiana State University. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
$10,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,691 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

Students from Louisiana who attend UL Lafayette full time pay an average of $10,346 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,074. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UL Lafayette accumulate an average of $23,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UL Lafayette, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$7,327 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,179 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Shreveport came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $7,327 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,481. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Louisiana State University - Shreveport accumulate an average of $29,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Louisiana State University - Shreveport does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport Report

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
$8,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,617 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, McNeese State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at McNeese is $8,380. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,418. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,617 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at McNeese. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
$7,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,984 Avg Student Debt

Nicholls State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nicholls State University is $7,946. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,039. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,984 in student loans.

Nicholls State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
$9,072 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,068 Avg Student Debt

University of New Orleans came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking.

Students from Louisiana who attend UNO full time pay an average of $9,072 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,908. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNO accumulate an average of $23,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNO. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of New Orleans Report

#10

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
$16,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,857 Avg Student Debt

University of Holy Cross landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you want to attend UHC, expect to pay an average of $16,000 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,857 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UHC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,391 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

Students from Louisiana who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,460. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,391 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
$17,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,024 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Louisiana College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Louisiana College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,950. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,024 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Louisiana College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
$26,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,398 to cover tuition and fees at XULA. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since XULA does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Report

#14

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
$7,683 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,635 Avg Student Debt

Grambling State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $7,683 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,706. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,635 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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