Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Grambling State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 89% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Grambling State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $40,864 | $68,760 | -15% | #29 of 34 | #24 | $35,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $54,803 | -36% | #143 of 148 | #127 | $30,500 |
| Biology | $27,164 | $54,628 | -5% | #539 of 841 | #247 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,208 | -34% | #791 of 796 | #743 | $34,378 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $19,830 | $45,159 | -11% | #48 of 63 | #31 | $34,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,418 | $44,729 | -34% | #1153 of 1176 | #1079 | $34,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,864 | $44,665 | -13% | #311 of 345 | #202 | $36,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,046 | $44,033 | -20% | #620 of 660 | #505 | $34,528 |
| Psychology | — | $43,561 | -14% | #859 of 1027 | #498 | $35,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,375 | $43,324 | -23% | #590 of 660 | #475 | $31,750 |
| Social Work | $26,980 | $42,644 | -18% | #401 of 420 | #345 | $40,756 |
| Marketing | — | $41,150 | -41% | #514 of 516 | #508 | $37,125 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $23,073 | — | — | — | — | $48,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Grambling State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $156,002
- Avg rent near campus: $801/mo — vs ~$616/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71001 (6.0% cap, Arcadia)
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🏆 Where Grambling State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,140 | $5,140 |
| Room | $5,548 | |
| Board | $4,050 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,663 | $34,686 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,447 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,923 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $23,591 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,096 |
| $110,001+ | $24,356 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Grambling State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology