Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · 5,519 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,047 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,395 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,288 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,292 |
| $110k and up | $26,069 |
| All families (average) | $20,077 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $67,462 | +$33,112 | clears the bar | $118,010 | 3.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,838 | +$52,488 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,609 | +$15,259 | clears the bar | $27,125 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,716 | +$14,366 | clears the bar | $28,750 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,081 | +$38,731 | clears the bar | $49,378 | 1.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $41,311 | +$6,961 | clears the bar | $35,071 | 5 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $55,482 | +$21,132 | clears the bar | $45,137 | 2.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $52,217 | +$17,867 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,901 | +$7,551 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $58,951 | +$24,601 | clears the bar | $28,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $92,969 | +$58,619 | clears the bar | $28,437 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,880 | +$10,530 | clears the bar | $29,067 | 2.8 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,865 | -$3,485 | falls short | $26,514 | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $43,844 | +$9,494 | clears the bar | $29,216 | 3.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,264 | +$13,914 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 27% 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.