Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · 30,594 undergraduates
All 83 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 240 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,056 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,696 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,223 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,878 |
| $110k and up | $26,489 |
| All families (average) | $19,151 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,370 | +$25,020 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $61,045 | +$26,695 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,019 | +$21,669 | clears the bar | $20,418 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,245 | +$20,895 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $120,107 | +$85,757 | clears the bar | $54,666 | 0.6 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $91,660 | +$57,310 | clears the bar | $23,037 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,590 | +$30,240 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $103,602 | +$69,252 | clears the bar | $88,622 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,675 | +$17,325 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,408 | +$26,058 | clears the bar | $21,364 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $77,187 | +$42,837 | clears the bar | $30,728 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,413 | +$22,063 | clears the bar | $21,962 | 1 yr |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $54,442 | +$20,092 | clears the bar | $21,475 | 1.1 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $47,176 | +$12,826 | clears the bar | $21,130 | 1.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $67,007 | +$32,657 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 83 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.