by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Southern University and A & M College Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Southern University and A & M College landed the #2,432 spot.In addition, Southern University Baton Rouge took the #32 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Southern University Baton Rouge took the #2,432 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Louisiana, Southern University Baton Rouge came in at #32.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingSouthern University Baton Rouge ranked #2,432 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Southern University Baton Rouge also ranked #32 for Best Graduate Schools in Louisiana.
Around 1,566 graduate students chose to attend Southern University and A & M College during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Women make up 64.2% of the total graduate student body at Southern University Baton Rouge while men make up 35.8%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 79.7% of the graduate students who attend Southern University Baton Rouge are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Southern University Baton Rouge is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 0.1% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,338 | $26,338 |
| Fees | $6,496 | $6,496 |
The typical graduate student at Southern University Baton Rouge who borrowed carries a median debt of $33,288.
After earning their master’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $70,529.
After earning their professional degree from Southern University Baton Rouge, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $74,244.
The graduate programs at Southern University Baton Rouge lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $120,958 |
| Law | $74,244 |
| Business Administration & Management | $69,272 |
| Public Administration | $66,719 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $61,538 |
| Communication Sciences | $57,835 |
| Educational Administration | $55,368 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $48,710 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,317 |
| General Social Sciences | $31,312 |
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The city atmosphere of Baton Rouge makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Southern University and A & M College.
Contact details for Southern University Baton Rouge are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 |
| Phone: | 225-771-4500 |
| Website: | www.subr.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-University-and-AM-College-Baton-Rouge-LA/116700329566 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SouthernU_BR |
14.8% of the graduate students at Southern University Baton Rouge took at least one online course.For that same period, 10.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 66 | $69,272 |
| Communication Sciences | 22 | $57,835 |
| Computer Science | 76 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 31 | $44,317 |
| Educational Administration | 7 | $55,368 |
| Forestry | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General Engineering | 12 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | $120,958 |
| Public Administration | 16 | $66,719 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 | — |
| Public Policy | 21 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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