Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Louisiana by ROI
Colleges in Louisiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Louisiana
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$341,611
Across Louisiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,512
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baton Rouge Community College
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$203,570 | $34,381 | $16,303 | $13,766 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Nunez Community College
Grad rate: 22.0% |
-$342,380 | $27,934 | $17,309 | $19,587 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Delgado Community College
Grad rate: 19.3% |
-$344,614 | $28,168 | $19,137 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Bossier Parish Community College
Grad rate: 15.2% |
-$386,920 | $25,885 | $15,872 | $24,353 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Louisiana Delta Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
-$430,574 | $22,591 | $13,941 | $10,750 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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