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$36,794 Average Earnings
$22,261 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Louisiana

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#1

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
$43,541 Average Earnings
$29,164 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Tulane University of Louisiana the best school in Louisiana for business students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $29,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $504. During the early years of their career, Tulane graduates make an average of $43,541 annually.

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$43,255 Average Earnings
$21,572 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Louisiana.

On average, students take out $21,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $248 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Louisiana State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,255 during the early years of their career.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report

#3

Herzing University - Kenner

Kenner, Louisiana
$40,994 Average Earnings
$37,087 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Kenner is a great place for business students.

Degree recipients from Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of $37,087 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Herzing University - Kenner, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,994 during the early years of their career.

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$43,072 Average Earnings
$22,674 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Louisiana.

On average, students take out $22,674 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $77, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ULM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,072 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
$33,650 Average Earnings
$25,646 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delgado Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Delgado Community College accumulate an average of $25,646 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Delgado Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,650 during the early year of their career.

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#6

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
$40,312 Average Earnings
$24,750 Avg Student Debt

McNeese State University landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $24,750 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from McNeese, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,312 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana
$36,596 Average Earnings

Centenary College of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list.

During the early years of their career, Centenary Louisiana graduates make an average of $36,596 annually.

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$36,501 Average Earnings
$29,179 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,179 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Louisiana State University - Shreveport graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,501 during the early year of their career.

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#9

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
$45,053 Average Earnings
$24,268 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,268 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $188 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Louisiana Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,053 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
$40,297 Average Earnings
$25,405 Avg Student Debt

Nicholls State University landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Nicholls State University accumulate an average of $25,405 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $166. Once they receive their degree, Nicholls State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,297 during the early year of their career.

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#11

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
$41,411 Average Earnings
$23,691 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $23,691 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $140. During the early years of their career, UL Lafayette graduates make an average of $41,411 annually.

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#12

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
$38,273 Average Earnings
$24,381 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Southeastern accumulate an average of $24,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Southeastern, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,273 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
$35,993 Average Earnings
$24,514 Avg Student Debt

Loyola University New Orleans landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,514 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $414, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Loyola New Orleans, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,993 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
$36,548 Average Earnings
$22,492 Avg Student Debt

Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list.

On average, students take out $22,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bossier Parish Community College graduates make an average of $36,548 annually.

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#15

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
$38,919 Average Earnings
$29,434 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,434 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $104, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,919 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$35,409 Average Earnings
$20,924 Avg Student Debt

Baton Rouge Community College ranked #16 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,924 in student loans.After graduating from BRCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,409 during the early years of their career.

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#17

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$39,646 Average Earnings
$35,631 Avg Student Debt

Southern University and A & M College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.

Degree recipients from Southern University and A & M College accumulate an average of $35,631 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $143, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Southern University and A & M College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,646 during the early year of their career.

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#18

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
$38,004 Average Earnings
$23,068 Avg Student Debt

University of New Orleans landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from UNO accumulate an average of $23,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UNO graduates make an average of $38,004 annually.

Full University of New Orleans Report

#19

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
$29,089 Average Earnings
$38,635 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Grambling State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from GSU accumulate an average of $38,635 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $248.After graduating from GSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,089 during the early years of their career.

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#20

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
$35,573 Average Earnings
$19,864 Avg Student Debt

Nunez Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Nunez Community College accumulate an average of $19,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Nunez Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,573 during the early years of their career.

Full Nunez Community College Report

#21

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
$28,591 Average Earnings
$15,659 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,659 in student loans.After graduating from LDCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,591 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

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