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43 Colleges
10,312 Yearly Graduations
$41,014 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,274 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 10,312 students received a business degree from a college in Louisiana, making it rank #27 in terms of graduations. Louisiana colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $10,253 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $12,173 per year.

An estimated 56% of college students in Louisiana take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,319 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
2,421 Yearly Degrees
$7,327 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,553 undergraduates at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, of which 1,719 are full-time, and there are 9,955 students altogether. It takes the average Louisiana State University - Shreveport undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 24% of students at Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,640 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,071 during the early-career years.

#2

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,557 Yearly Degrees
$60,814 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,537 undergraduates at Tulane, of which 7,851 are full-time, and there are 13,927 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Tulane. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Only 11% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,913 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tulane is $46,457.

Public Public vs. Private
1,493 Yearly Degrees
$11,958 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 34,285, of which 27,825 students are undergraduates and of those, 24,097 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 35% of students at Louisiana State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,615 a year. Louisiana State University has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,326 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
790 Yearly Degrees
$10,346 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,450 students at UL Lafayette in total, 14,020 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,318 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UL Lafayette is 4.7 years.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

49% of UL Lafayette students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,098 a year. UL Lafayette has a 6.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UL Lafayette is $35,980.

#5

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
522 Yearly Degrees
$8,289 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,426 students at Southeastern in total, 13,456 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,383 are full-time. It takes the average Southeastern undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at Southeastern take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,359 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.5% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,197 during the early-career years.

#6

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
477 Yearly Degrees
$9,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of New Orleans is 8,375, of which 6,895 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,060 are full-time. For undergraduates at UNO, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,244 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UNO with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,166 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
415 Yearly Degrees
$10,065 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,013 undergraduates at Louisiana Tech, of which 7,854 are full-time, and there are 11,126 students altogether. It takes the average Louisiana Tech undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Around 52% of accepted students are men, and 48% are women.

43% of Louisiana Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,450 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,209 during the early-career years.

#8

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
278 Yearly Degrees
$7,946 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,134 undergraduates at Nicholls State University, of which 4,968 are full-time, and there are 6,769 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nicholls State University is 4.6 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,667 a year. Nicholls State University has a 8.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Nicholls State University is $35,674.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
246 Yearly Degrees
$8,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,674 undergraduates at McNeese, of which 5,401 are full-time, and there are 7,284 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at McNeese is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 63%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

46% of McNeese students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,101 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from McNeese with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,891 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
240 Yearly Degrees
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Delgado Community College is 13,251, which includes 4,792 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

43% of Delgado Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,402 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Delgado Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,754 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
235 Yearly Degrees
$9,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,929 undergraduates at ULM, of which 4,568 are full-time, and there are 8,888 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ULM is 4.1 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at ULM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,212 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,857 during the early-career years.

#12

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
217 Yearly Degrees
$43,498 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Loyola University New Orleans is 4,497, of which 3,219 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,955 are full-time. For undergraduates at Loyola New Orleans, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

Roughly 65% of students at Loyola New Orleans take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,982 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loyola New Orleans is $35,432.

#13

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
175 Yearly Degrees
$8,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 11,447 students at NSU in total, 10,321 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,163 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NSU is 4.5 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,121 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,254 during the early-career years.

#14

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
173 Yearly Degrees
$9,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,917 students at Southern University and A & M College in total, 6,145 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,547 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southern University and A & M College is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 43%. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Roughly 88% of students at Southern University and A & M College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,274 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern University and A & M College is $31,782.

#15

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
161 Yearly Degrees
$4,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,387 full-time undergraduates at South Louisiana Community College, and 5,855 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,905 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from South Louisiana Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,939 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
135 Yearly Degrees
$4,221 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,318 full-time undergraduates at BRCC, and 7,376 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

32% of BRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,256 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BRCC is $27,013.

#17

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
100 Yearly Degrees
$7,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,438 students at GSU in total, 4,511 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,041 are full-time. It takes the average GSU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 90% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,995 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GSU is $27,399.

#18

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
77 Yearly Degrees
$6,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,066 full-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, and 3,706 students altogether. For undergraduates at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Of the accepted students, 23% are men and 77% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,782 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,533 during the early-career years.

#18

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
77 Yearly Degrees
$4,284 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,892 full-time undergraduates at Bossier Parish Community College, and 6,090 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,755 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Bossier Parish Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,047 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
50 Yearly Degrees
$4,265 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at SOWELA Technical Community College is 2,914, which includes 1,492 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

1% of SOWELA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,961 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SOWELA is $27,818.

#21

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
49 Yearly Degrees
$7,059 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southern University at New Orleans is 2,264, of which 1,941 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,069 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SUNO is 5.0 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Around 27% of accepted students are men, and 73% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,144 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,291 during the early-career years.

#22

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
48 Yearly Degrees
$4,159 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,807 full-time undergraduates at LDCC, and 3,874 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

47% of LDCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,298 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,974 during the early-career years.

#23

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
41 Yearly Degrees
$3,981 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,125 full-time undergraduates at Fletcher Technical Community College, and 2,105 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at Fletcher Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,314 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.8% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Fletcher Technical Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,267 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
40 Yearly Degrees
$38,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 552 undergraduates at Centenary Louisiana, of which 547 are full-time, and there are 563 students altogether. It takes the average Centenary Louisiana undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,942 a year. Centenary Louisiana has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Centenary Louisiana with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,447 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Herzing University - Kenner

Kenner, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
34 Yearly Degrees
$14,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 443 undergraduates at Herzing University - Kenner, of which 238 are full-time, and there are 462 students altogether. For undergraduates at Herzing University - Kenner, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 7% of accepted students are men, and 93% are women.

Roughly 92% of students at Herzing University - Kenner take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,024 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Herzing University - Kenner is $30,259.

Other Louisiana Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Dillard University 28
26 Nunez Community College 28
28 Xavier University of Louisiana 27
28 Louisiana College 27
30 Southern University at Shreveport 25
31 Central Louisiana Technical Community College 24
32 Louisiana State University - Eunice 22
33 ITI Technical College 20
34 McCann School of Business & Technology 17
35 Northshore Technical Community College 15
36 University of Holy Cross 13
37 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College 5
38 Remington College - Shreveport Campus 3
38 River Parishes Community College 3
40 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 2
40 Louisiana Culinary Institute 2
42 Delta College of Arts & Technology 0
42 Remington College - Lafayette Campus 0

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