Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Education

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education in Louisiana

16 Ranked Colleges
1,301 Degrees Awarded
$13,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor's in Louisiana

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 310,601 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across Louisiana, there were 2,776 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,728 and $29,813 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,301 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,417 and $24,684 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

More Ways to Rank Education Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students.

Top 16 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education in Louisiana

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #1 spot on the list. Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 115 bachelors’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our louisiana bachelor’s degree education students list, Southeastern has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Southeastern is $12,171 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Full Southeastern Education Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 bachelors’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University - Shreveport is $8,952 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students.

Read full report on Education at Louisiana State University - Shreveport

#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McNeese State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. McNeese State University is a medium-sized school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana that handed out 49 bachelors’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at McNeese, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The yearly cost to attend McNeese is $12,267 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Read more about Education at McNeese State University

#4

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 63 bachelors’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also made our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list, coming in at #4. It costs about $12,084 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students per year to attend Louisiana Tech University.

Read more about Education at Louisiana Tech

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #5 spot on the list. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 464 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list. The yearly cost to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $15,465 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Education Report

#3 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 266 bachelors’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also made our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list, coming in at #3. The yearly cost to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $12,487 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Read more about Education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s education degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.

ULM also made our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $10,453 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students per year to attend ULM.

Read full report on Education at ULM

#8

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

Nicholls State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Thibodaux, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s education degrees to 47 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nicholls State University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Nicholls State University is $12,247 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Full Nicholls State University Education Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s education degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our louisiana bachelor’s degree education students list, NSU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. It costs about $12,866 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students per year to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Read full report on Education at NSU

#10

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#11 in overall quality

University of New Orleans landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s education students in 2019-2020.

UNO also made our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list, coming in at #11. It costs about $11,193 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students per year to attend University of New Orleans.

Read full report on Education at UNO

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Louisiana State University - Alexandria did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 bachelors’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our louisiana bachelor’s degree education students list, Louisiana State University - Alexandria has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. It costs about $8,413 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students per year to attend Louisiana State University - Alexandria.

Read full report on Education at Louisiana State University - Alexandria

#12

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Southern University and A & M College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 4 bachelors’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern University and A & M College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list. The yearly cost to attend Southern University and A & M College is $16,312 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Full Southern University and A & M College Education Report

#13

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

University of Holy Cross landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana ranking. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UHC also made our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for UHC is $16,466 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Education at UHC

#14

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

Louisiana College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Louisiana College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pineville, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our louisiana bachelor’s degree education students list, Louisiana College has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana College is $12,684 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students.

Full Louisiana College Education Report

#15

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
#16 in overall quality

Grambling State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana ranking. Grambling State University is located in Grambling, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 bachelors’s education degrees to qualified students.

GSU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. It costs about $18,516 for Louisiana Bachelor’s Degree Education students per year to attend GSU.

Read more about Education at Grambling State University

#16

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Bachelor’s in Louisiana list. Xavier University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our louisiana bachelor’s degree education students list, XULA has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana” ranking. The yearly cost to attend XULA is $19,715 for louisiana bachelor’s degree education students.

Read more about Education at Xavier University of Louisiana

Notes and References

References

  • 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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You