Best Health Services/Allied Health/Health 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$69,409
Across Louisiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$43,258
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$99,559 | $54,753 | $24,496 | $42,605 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Nicholls State University
Grad rate: 50.0% |
-$128,169 | $41,403 | $21,519 | $22,336 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 88.2% |
-$179,618 | $51,792 | $83,761 | $29,937 | 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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