by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Louisiana State University - Shreveport worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport is ranked #446 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Louisiana, it ranks #1 of 47 for value.
These Louisiana State University - Shreveport majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | #9 of 56 |
| Public Health | #9 of 56 |
| General Studies | #19 of 243 |
| Accounting / Finance | #51 of 708 |
| Accounting | #51 of 708 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #52 of 501 |
| Secondary Education | #54 of 404 |
| Teacher Education | #54 of 404 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #56 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts | #56 of 473 |
Below is the detailed Louisiana State University - Shreveport value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is ranked #11 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #1 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Louisiana State University - Shreveport financial aid page to be sure.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is ranked #446 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Louisiana State University - Shreveport costs about $10,671. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,684 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,185 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,022 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,671 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,684 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Louisiana State University - Shreveport net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Louisiana State University - Shreveport degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,684 | #446 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,684 | #1 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,088 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Louisiana State University - Shreveport shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,302 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,758 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,613 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,616 |
| Over $110K | $14,034 |
About 70% of Louisiana State University - Shreveport undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,483 per year. Get more details on the Louisiana State University - Shreveport financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Louisiana State University - Shreveport net price page for the cost detail.
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