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2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Louisiana

4 Colleges in the United States
$24,795 Avg Student Debt
$53,665 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Administration Badge [Public Administration](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public administration students.

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2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public administration, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Public Administration Schools

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For return on investment in public administration, no school beat University Of Louisiana Monroe this year. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $22,465 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $48,537. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisiana Monroe admits about 85% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in public administration will find it at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Typical student debt for public administration graduates is $21,348. Public Administration graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $55,859 early in their careers. Set against $21,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern University And A And M College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public administration schools. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University And A And M College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,922, while out-of-state students pay about $17,272. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $33,288 in student loans. Public Administration graduates of Southern University And A And M College earn a median of $41,523 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 35%.

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A rank of #4 makes Tulane University Of Louisiana one of the best values for public administration. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,678. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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