by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our 2024 rankings named Delgado Community College the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Louisiana for students working on their associate degree. Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Not only is Delgado Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Louisiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,490.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University - Alexandria. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria has the honor of being ranked #14 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,640.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list means South Louisiana Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
South Louisiana Community College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,971.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nunez Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Nunez Community College is a public institution located in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Nunez Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,747.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nicholls State University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Not only is Nicholls State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Louisiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,952.
Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking. Schriever, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fletcher Technical Community College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Louisiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,513.
University of Louisiana at Monroe ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. ULM is located in Monroe, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Louisiana at Monroe is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Louisiana. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,703.
McNeese State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. McNeese is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, McNeese State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Louisiana. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,467.
With a ranking of #9, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Louisiana Tech University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Louisiana. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,677.
Southern University at Shreveport came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking. Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, the school is a small public institution.
Southern University at Shreveport has the honor of being ranked #15 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,679.
Bossier Parish Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Not only is Bossier Parish Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Louisiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,969.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Louisiana. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,141.
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Baton Rouge Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Baton Rouge Community College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,193.
Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking. LDCC is located in Monroe, Louisiana and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Louisiana Delta Community College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Louisiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,365.
Louisiana State University - Eunice did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Eunice, Louisiana, the school is a small public institution.
Louisiana State University - Eunice has the honor of being ranked #16 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,100.
Louisiana College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Louisiana College is located in Pineville, Louisiana and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Louisiana College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $19,716.
Herzing University - Kenner ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Located in Metairie, Louisiana, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Herzing University - Kenner a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Louisiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $26,694.
Remington College - Lafayette Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Louisiana list. Remington College - Lafayette Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Not only is Remington College - Lafayette Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Louisiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,442.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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