by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Southern University and A & M College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Southern University and A & M College measures up.
Southern University and A & M College is ranked #1,980 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Louisiana, it ranks #33 of 47 for value.
These Southern University and A & M College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | #13 of 16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #13 of 16 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | #21 of 25 |
| Child and Family Studies | #30 of 35 |
| Agriculture | #51 of 60 |
| General Agriculture | #51 of 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | #60 of 90 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | #139 of 163 |
| Communication & Media Studies | #149 of 211 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | #159 of 210 |
Below is the detailed Southern University and A & M College 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.
Southern University and A & M College is ranked #34 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #33 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Southern University and A & M College financial aid page to be sure.
Southern University and A & M College is ranked #1,980 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Southern University and A & M College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southern University and A & M College costs about $21,078. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,314 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,336 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,077 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,078 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,314 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Southern University and A & M College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Southern University and A & M College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southern University and A & M College 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 | $105,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,314 | #1,980 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $80,308 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $105,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,314 | #33 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $80,308 | — | — |
*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 Southern University and A & M College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,473 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,314 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,614 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,583 |
| Over $110K | $23,940 |
About 84% of Southern University and A & M College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,290 per year. Get more details on the Southern University and A & M College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southern University and A & M College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.