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 Southeastern Louisiana University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 44th 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 Southeastern Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,786 | $92,615 | +0% | #170 of 459 | #84 | $21,500 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $55,514 | $83,039 | -4% | #12 of 19 | #4 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,910 | $77,367 | -13% | #834 of 966 | #430 | $21,450 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $47,453 | $76,401 | -6% | #37 of 51 | #17 | $19,500 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $54,464 | $74,785 | -7% | #27 of 34 | #13 | $26,500 |
| Computer Science | $57,961 | $72,410 | -32% | #328 of 349 | #284 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $40,704 | $62,917 | -25% | #421 of 452 | #313 | $15,438 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,395 | $59,067 | -22% | #736 of 796 | #570 | $19,650 |
| Marketing | $40,650 | $53,477 | -23% | #479 of 516 | #379 | $19,275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,696 | $51,621 | -24% | #1056 of 1176 | #855 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $30,865 | $49,951 | -13% | #687 of 841 | #435 | $18,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,315 | $48,719 | -11% | #449 of 610 | #240 | $23,896 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,201 | $47,405 | +0% | #367 of 680 | #110 | $21,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,684 | $47,307 | -8% | #268 of 345 | #124 | $23,031 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $26,032 | $46,061 | -22% | #211 of 215 | #194 | $20,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,207 | $46,051 | -18% | #548 of 660 | #361 | $20,700 |
| Public Health | $34,751 | $45,401 | -23% | #205 of 215 | #149 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,024 | $45,393 | -18% | #604 of 660 | #447 | $22,977 |
| History | $31,798 | $45,161 | -11% | #372 of 459 | #189 | $22,639 |
| Social Work | $26,388 | $43,291 | -16% | #396 of 420 | #330 | $27,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,705 | $42,692 | -20% | #416 of 476 | #334 | $21,924 |
| Music | $41,404 | — | — | — | — | $30,990 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,405 | $40,307 | -3% | #244 of 423 | #91 | $22,838 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,136 | $39,235 | -19% | #512 of 576 | #399 | $18,500 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $27,399 | $38,514 | -21% | #45 of 49 | #39 | $23,757 |
| Psychology | $20,870 | $37,998 | -25% | #999 of 1027 | #907 | $24,250 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,992 | — | — | — | — | $25,725 |
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.
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🏆 Where Southeastern Louisiana 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 | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Room | $5,360 | |
| Board | $4,170 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,837 | $38,315 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,806 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,979 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,638 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,321 |
| $110,001+ | $16,196 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology