Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University-Shreveport Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 316 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $49,263 | $51,819 | #273 | $39,996 |
| 317 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $49,153 | $58,151 | #124 | $33,587 |
| 318 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $49,129 | $46,761 | #381 | $25,967 |
| 319 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $49,127 | $56,868 | #145 | $34,855 |
| 320 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $48,990 | $54,322 | #209 | $33,245 |
| 321 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $48,963 | $42,971 | #435 | $38,478 |
| 322 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $48,909 | $51,977 | #268 | $29,716 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University-Shreveport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,276 | $60,259 | #299 of 349 |
| Public Health | $61,423 | — | #80 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,117 | $37,466 | #694 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,808 | $43,321 | #971 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,352 | $48,717 | #142 of 680 |
| Marketing | $52,371 | $35,115 | #483 of 516 |
| Biology | $45,759 | $24,405 | #777 of 841 |
| Psychology | $40,731 | $28,863 | #956 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $26,536 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University-Shreveport liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,855 one year after graduating and $49,127 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Louisiana State University-Shreveport worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.