Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 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
-$328,392
Across Louisiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,813
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$172,292 | $40,251 | $34,328 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Southern University and A & M College
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$289,289 | $35,390 | $26,076 | $39,100 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Nicholls State University
Grad rate: 50.0% |
-$334,094 | $31,700 | $21,519 | $31,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
Grad rate: 44.3% |
-$356,479 | $30,420 | $22,647 | $25,401 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$489,807 | $25,322 | $24,496 | $43,158 | 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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