Finding Your Best School Match
Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones have the best bachelor's degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
Average Earnings
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. After all, your degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
Taking Out Student Loans
Another factor that we look at to determine a school's ranking is the average debt load that students take on while they are working on their bachelor's degree.
Upon graduation, bachelor's degree recipients from schools in Louisiana have accumulated an average of $28,067 in student debt.
We consider this number in conjunction with average post-graduation earnings to gauge the difficulty bachelor's recipients will have paying back their loans.
More Ranking Factors That Are Important
We also analyze a number of other factors in addition to average post-graduation earnings and average student debt when coming up with our yearly Best Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking.
On a broad level, other factors that go into our rankings include such things as the demand of the school, the student body caliber, if the school has online options, and the educational resources provided by the school.
To learn more, visit our best colleges ranking methodology page.
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Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
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2,884
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$36,437
Average Early-Career Earnings
$24,938
Average Student Debt
Tulane University of Louisiana tops this year’s ranking as the best school for bachelor’s degrees in Louisiana for overall quality. Tulane is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,884 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
During the early years of their career, bachelor’s degree graduates from Tulane make an average of $36,437 a year. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $24,938. Average monthly loan payments are around $504 for a 10-year repayment plan.
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4,721
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$41,054
Average Early-Career Earnings
$21,595
Average Student Debt
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Louisiana. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 4,721 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $41,054 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $21,595 in student loans. This translates to an average monthly payment of $248 if the graduate is repaying the loan over a 10-year period.
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705
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$26,669
Average Early-Career Earnings
$26,378
Average Student Debt
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Loyola University New Orleans. The school came in at #3 in Louisiana on this year’s best bachelor’s degree schools ranking. Loyola New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 705 bachelor’s degrees to qualified graduate students.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola New Orleans is $26,669 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $26,378 in student loans. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $414.
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2,821
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$37,248
Average Early-Career Earnings
$23,747
Average Student Debt
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. This fairly large public school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 2,821 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
During the early years of their career, bachelor’s degree graduates from UL Lafayette make an average of $37,248 a year. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $23,747 in student loans. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $140.
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1,514
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$42,123
Average Early-Career Earnings
$24,420
Average Student Debt
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Louisiana Tech University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 1,514 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Those who receive a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech go into careers with an average salary of $42,123 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $24,420 after getting their degree. This translates to an average monthly payment of $188 if the graduate is repaying the loan over a 10-year period.
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1,195
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$38,016
Average Early-Career Earnings
$22,741
Average Student Debt
With a ranking of #6, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. ULM is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,195 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ULM make an average of $38,016 per year during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $22,741 after getting their degree. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $77.
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1,040
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$34,530
Average Early-Career Earnings
$24,644
Average Student Debt
Nicholls State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Thibodaux, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,040 students in 2020-2021.
Those who receive a bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University go into careers with an average salary of $34,530 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $24,644 in student loans. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $166.
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1,104
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$37,036
Average Early-Career Earnings
$24,162
Average Student Debt
McNeese State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #8. McNeese is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,104 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $37,036 during the early years of their career. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $24,162.
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1,162
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$35,192
Average Early-Career Earnings
$23,414
Average Student Debt
University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #9. UNO is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,162 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UNO is $35,192 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $23,414 in student loans.
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1,867
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$34,722
Average Early-Career Earnings
$23,678
Average Student Debt
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Southeastern Louisiana University is a fairly large public school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 1,867 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern make an average of $34,722 per year during the early years of their career. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $23,678. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $83.
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1,333
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$35,140
Average Early-Career Earnings
$28,075
Average Student Debt
Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,333 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from NSU is $35,140 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $28,075 after getting their degree. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $104.
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358
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$25,916
Average Early-Career Earnings
$28,300
Average Student Debt
With a ranking of #12, Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 358 students in 2020-2021.
Those who receive a bachelor’s degree from XULA go into careers with an average salary of $25,916 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $28,300 after getting their degree. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $460.
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94
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$52,459
Average Early-Career Earnings
$40,750
Average Student Debt
University of Holy Cross did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #13. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 94 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UHC is $52,459 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $40,750 after getting their degree.
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447
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$33,255
Average Early-Career Earnings
$28,279
Average Student Debt
Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. This medium-sized public school is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, and it awarded 447 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University - Shreveport make an average of $33,255 per year during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $28,279 in student loans.
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439
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$35,387
Average Early-Career Earnings
$26,471
Average Student Debt
Louisiana State University - Alexandria ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Louisiana. It awarded 439 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $35,387 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $26,471 in student loans.
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726
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$35,630
Average Early-Career Earnings
$36,591
Average Student Debt
With a ranking of #16, Southern University and A & M College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 726 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Those who receive a bachelor’s degree from Southern University and A & M College go into careers with an average salary of $35,630 during the early years of their career. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $36,591. This translates to an average monthly payment of $143 if the graduate is repaying the loan over a 10-year period.
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194
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$32,972
Average Early-Career Earnings
$37,547
Average Student Debt
Dillard University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 194 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
During the early years of their career, bachelor’s degree graduates from Dillard University make an average of $32,972 a year. Bachelor’s students leave the school with an average of $37,547 in student loans. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $237.
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568
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$26,733
Average Early-Career Earnings
$41,916
Average Student Debt
Grambling State University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Grambling State University is a medium-sized public school located in Grambling, Louisiana that handed out 568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU make an average of $26,733 per year during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $41,916 after getting their degree. If the student is repaying the loan over 10 years, the average monthly payment is $248.
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238
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$26,150
Average Early-Career Earnings
$46,474
Average Student Debt
Southern University at New Orleans came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. SUNO is a small public school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 238 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SUNO make an average of $26,150 per year during the early years of their career. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $46,474.
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