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28 Colleges
$32,679 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,283 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly nursing graduations, Louisiana is ranked #27 in the country with 3,523 degrees handed out in 2021. Louisiana colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $8,170 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $10,884 per year.

About 50% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,321 per year.

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#1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$10,418 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,450 students at UL Lafayette in total, 14,020 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,318 are full-time. It takes the average UL Lafayette undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 50% of students at UL Lafayette take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,891 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,668 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,864 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

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.

Roughly 57% of students at NSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,068 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,485 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$10,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,827 students at LSU Health - New Orleans in total, 904 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 783 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $74,290 during the early-career years.

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#4

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,279 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

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.

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,648 a year.

Students who graduate from Delgado Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,129 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#5

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,373 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southeastern Louisiana University is 14,426, of which 13,456 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,383 are full-time. For undergraduates at Southeastern, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 39% of students at Southeastern take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,368 a year.

Students who graduate from Southeastern with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,124 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,190 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Louisiana at Monroe is 8,888, of which 6,929 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,568 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ULM is 4.1 years.

Roughly 46% of students at ULM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,243 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,430 during the early-career years.

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#7

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,173 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

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

Roughly 43% of students at Nicholls State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,265 a year.

Students who graduate from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,829 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,460 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,674 undergraduates at McNeese, of which 5,401 are full-time, and there are 7,284 students altogether. For undergraduates at McNeese, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

42% of McNeese students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,510 a year.

Students who graduate from McNeese with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,713 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,066 full-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, and 3,706 students altogether. It takes the average Louisiana State University - Alexandria undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,022 a year.

Students who graduate from Louisiana State University - Alexandria with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,284 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$9,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

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. For undergraduates at Southern University and A & M College, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Roughly 77% of students at Southern University and A & M College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,087 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,033 during the early-career years.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,036 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,034 undergraduates at FranU, of which 525 are full-time, and there are 1,366 students altogether. It takes the average FranU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,888 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FranU is $55,851.

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#12

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,240 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Loyola New Orleans is 4.2 years.

Roughly 61% of students at Loyola New Orleans take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,516 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loyola New Orleans is $34,092.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,802 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,654 full-time undergraduates at LSU Eunice, and 3,142 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,765 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,715 during the early-career years.

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#14

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$10,125 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,126 students at Louisiana Tech in total, 10,013 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,854 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Louisiana Tech is 4.4 years.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,947 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Louisiana Tech is $44,903.

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#14

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,210 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at South Louisiana Community College is 5,855, which includes 3,387 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

32% of South Louisiana Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,139 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from South Louisiana Community College is $29,580.

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#16

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,283 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,090 students at Bossier Parish Community College in total, 2,892 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

39% of Bossier Parish Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,261 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,552 during the early-career years.

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#17

Chamberlain University - Louisiana

Jefferson, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 148 full-time undergraduates at Chamberlain - Louisiana, and 300 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $20,542 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Chamberlain - Louisiana is $84,533.

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#18

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,265 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,914 students at SOWELA in total, 1,492 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,833 a year. SOWELA has a 3.2% 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 SOWELA is $32,044.

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#19

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,221 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Baton Rouge Community College is 7,376, which includes 3,318 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

30% of BRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,204 a year.

Students who graduate from BRCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,382 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,958 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
95% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,325 full-time undergraduates at Southern University at Shreveport, and 3,013 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Roughly 95% of students at Southern University at Shreveport take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,601 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern University at Shreveport is $22,990.

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#21

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,159 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,874 students at LDCC in total, 1,807 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 35% of students at LDCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,094 a year.

Students who graduate from LDCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,742 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 943 undergraduates at Louisiana College, of which 836 are full-time, and there are 1,153 students altogether. It takes the average Louisiana College undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 63% of students at Louisiana College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,407 a year.

Students who graduate from Louisiana College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,615 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Holy Cross is 1,137, of which 784 students are undergraduates and of those, 344 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,309 a year.

Students who graduate from UHC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,296 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$7,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
96% Freshmen Loans

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.

Approximately 96% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,683 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,589 during the early-career years.

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#24

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,219 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fletcher Technical Community College is 2,105, which includes 1,125 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at Fletcher Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,690 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,291 during the early-career years.

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Other Louisiana Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Central Louisiana Technical Community College 5
27 Dillard University 4
28 Southern University at New Orleans 0

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