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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 25th 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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,919 | $87,651 | -1% | #434 of 966 | #121 | $20,171 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,917 | $52,560 | -5% | #422 of 660 | #138 | $18,812 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,225 | $49,772 | -27% | #1092 of 1176 | #927 | $22,146 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,463 | $47,171 | -11% | #349 of 476 | #201 | $19,597 |
| Psychology | $30,362 | $44,069 | -13% | #833 of 1027 | #462 | $21,199 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,820 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $94,061
- Avg rent near campus: $819/mo — vs ~$751/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71302 (6.8% cap, Alexandria)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,950 | $5,150 |
| Room | $6,760 | |
| Board | $3,494 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $21,180 | $28,780 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,038 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,090 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,509 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $11,661 |
| $110,001+ | $12,093 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
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- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology