Guide To Louisiana Colleges & Universities
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You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Private Colleges & Universities in Louisiana
Of the 44 schools in Louisiana, 13 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 23,717 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 9,685 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,938 that were offered online.
Franklin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,577
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Louisiana. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Xavier University of Louisiana
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$25,055
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Xavier University of Louisiana is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Xavier University of Louisiana. In 2020, 373 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 40 master's degrees, and 148 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,498
Part Time: 74
Full Time: 2,424
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
561
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 373
Master's: 40
Doctoral: 148
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees5556
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Tulane University of Louisiana
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$56,800
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Tulane University of Louisiana is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tulane University of Louisiana. In 2020, 2,700 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 37 associate degrees, 1,570 master's degrees, and 556 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
7,980
Part Time: 720
Full Time: 7,260
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
4,863
Associate: 37
Bachelor's: 2,700
Master's: 1,570
Doctoral: 556
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Online Degrees3454,518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$14,145
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. In 2020, 150 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 43 associate degrees, 55 master's degrees, and 28 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
967
Part Time: 455
Full Time: 512
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
276
Associate: 43
Bachelor's: 150
Master's: 55
Doctoral: 28
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Online Degrees111165
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Loyola University New Orleans
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$40,842
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Loyola University New Orleans is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Loyola University New Orleans. In 2020, 538 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 232 master's degrees, and 178 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,043
Part Time: 250
Full Time: 2,793
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
948
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 538
Master's: 232
Doctoral: 178
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Online Degrees415533
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$15,642
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Remington College-Shreveport Campus is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Shreveport Campus. In 2020, 46 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 1 bachelor's degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
336
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 336
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
47
Associate: 46
Bachelor's: 1
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees047
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$9,100
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2020, 256 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 64 bachelor's degrees, and 60 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,090
Part Time: 825
Full Time: 265
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
397
Associate: 17
Bachelor's: 64
Master's: 256
Doctoral: 60
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Online Degrees243154
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Saint Joseph Seminary College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$19,490
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Saint Joseph Seminary College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Joseph Seminary College. In 2020, 27 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
127
Part Time: 4
Full Time: 123
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
27
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 27
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees027
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$17,500
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana College. In 2020, 153 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 16 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
934
Part Time: 45
Full Time: 889
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
237
Associate: 16
Bachelor's: 153
Master's: 68
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Online Degrees31206
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Dillard University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$19,281
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Dillard University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dillard University. In 2020, 223 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,215
Part Time: 60
Full Time: 1,155
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
223
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 223
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0223
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Herzing University-New Orleans
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$14,200
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
Herzing University-New Orleans is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Herzing University-New Orleans. In 2020, 75 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 31 bachelor's degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
429
Part Time: 202
Full Time: 227
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
123
Associate: 75
Bachelor's: 31
Master's: 17
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
Online Degrees9726
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Centenary College of Louisiana
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$37,310
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Centenary College of Louisiana is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Centenary College of Louisiana. In 2020, 107 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
543
Part Time: 8
Full Time: 535
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
122
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 107
Master's: 15
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0122
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Holy Cross
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$14,720
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Holy Cross is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Holy Cross. In 2020, 93 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 81 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
700
Part Time: 318
Full Time: 382
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
188
Associate: 4
Bachelor's: 93
Master's: 81
Doctoral: 10
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Online Degrees36152
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Public Colleges & Universities in Louisiana
There are 17 four-year public colleges located in Louisiana. About 105,460 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 29,397 degrees were completed at public colleges in Louisiana. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$8,329
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southeastern Louisiana University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2020, 1,774 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 325 master's degrees, and 19 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
11,061
Part Time: 1,821
Full Time: 9,240
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,130
Associate: 12
Bachelor's: 1,774
Master's: 325
Doctoral: 19
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Online Degrees2401,890
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$6,668
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. In 2020, 443 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 125 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,893
Part Time: 1,043
Full Time: 1,850
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
568
Associate: 125
Bachelor's: 443
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
Online Degrees435133
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana Tech University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$10,185
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana Tech University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana Tech University. In 2020, 1,533 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 62 associate degrees, 380 master's degrees, and 51 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
8,141
Part Time: 440
Full Time: 7,701
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,026
Associate: 62
Bachelor's: 1,533
Master's: 380
Doctoral: 51
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Online Degrees2731,753
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
McNeese State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$8,102
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
McNeese State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at McNeese State University. In 2020, 1,038 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 146 associate degrees, 208 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,774
Part Time: 543
Full Time: 5,231
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,392
Associate: 146
Bachelor's: 1,038
Master's: 208
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Online Degrees766626
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of New Orleans
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$8,772
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of New Orleans is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of New Orleans. In 2020, 1,101 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 423 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,798
Part Time: 943
Full Time: 4,855
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,561
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,101
Master's: 423
Doctoral: 37
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Online Degrees1491,412
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$8,974
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Louisiana at Monroe is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Louisiana at Monroe. In 2020, 1,242 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 46 associate degrees, 393 master's degrees, and 114 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,723
Part Time: 989
Full Time: 4,734
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,795
Associate: 46
Bachelor's: 1,242
Master's: 393
Doctoral: 114
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
57%
Online Degrees1,017778
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southern University and A & M College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$9,141
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southern University and A & M College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern University and A & M College. In 2020, 726 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 212 master's degrees, and 27 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,829
Part Time: 956
Full Time: 4,873
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
965
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 726
Master's: 212
Doctoral: 27
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Online Degrees291674
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$10,382
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 2020, 2,931 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 629 master's degrees, and 60 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
13,639
Part Time: 1,738
Full Time: 11,901
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
3,620
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 2,931
Master's: 629
Doctoral: 60
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Online Degrees1,4542,166
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Grambling State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$7,683
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Grambling State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Grambling State University. In 2020, 528 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 233 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,153
Part Time: 340
Full Time: 3,813
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
766
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 528
Master's: 233
Doctoral: 5
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Online Degrees149617
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. In 2020, 373 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 331 bachelor's degrees, and 159 master's degrees, were earned.
UG Enrollment
921
Part Time: 90
Full Time: 831
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
868
Associate: 5
Bachelor's: 331
Master's: 159
Doctoral: 373
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0868
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$11,962
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. In 2020, 5,018 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,297 master's degrees, and 601 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
23,706
Part Time: 1,121
Full Time: 22,585
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
6,916
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 5,018
Master's: 1,297
Doctoral: 601
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Online Degrees1,7715,145
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Nicholls State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$7,898
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Nicholls State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nicholls State University. In 2020, 934 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 171 associate degrees, 169 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,615
Part Time: 644
Full Time: 4,971
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,274
Associate: 171
Bachelor's: 934
Master's: 169
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
53%
Online Degrees677597
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southern University at New Orleans
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$7,169
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southern University at New Orleans is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern University at New Orleans. In 2020, 263 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 15 associate degrees, 145 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,690
Part Time: 308
Full Time: 1,382
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
423
Associate: 15
Bachelor's: 263
Master's: 145
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Online Degrees55368
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southern University Law Center
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southern University Law Center is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Southern University Law Center. In 2020, 157 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 master's degrees, were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 0
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
157
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 157
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0157
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$8,768
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. In 2020, 1,377 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 360 associate degrees, 265 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
8,191
Part Time: 1,995
Full Time: 6,196
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,013
Associate: 360
Bachelor's: 1,377
Master's: 265
Doctoral: 11
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Online Degrees1,440573
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. In 2020, 167 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 bachelor's degrees, and 71 master's degrees, were earned.
UG Enrollment
33
Part Time: 7
Full Time: 26
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
253
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 15
Master's: 71
Doctoral: 167
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0253
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$7,327
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. In 2020, 2,259 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 400 bachelor's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,293
Part Time: 566
Full Time: 1,727
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,670
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 400
Master's: 2,259
Doctoral: 11
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
91%
Online Degrees2,418252
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Community Colleges in Louisiana
There are 14 community colleges in Louisiana where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 53,975 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Louisiana, and about 5,004 associate degrees were completed. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$4,099
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Central Louisiana Technical Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,518
Part Time: 423
Full Time: 1,095
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
23
Associate: 23
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
Online Degrees176
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Fletcher Technical Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,981
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Fletcher Technical Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,993
Part Time: 629
Full Time: 1,364
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
186
Associate: 186
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
Online Degrees11769
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Nunez Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,175
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Nunez Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,751
Part Time: 892
Full Time: 859
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
194
Associate: 194
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Online Degrees69125
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
SOWELA Technical Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$4,265
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
SOWELA Technical Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
3,067
Part Time: 1,254
Full Time: 1,813
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
442
Associate: 442
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Online Degrees7435
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southern University at Shreveport
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,350
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southern University at Shreveport is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,422
Part Time: 665
Full Time: 1,757
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
200
Associate: 200
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Online Degrees10991
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northshore Technical Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,103
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Northshore Technical Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,439
Part Time: 745
Full Time: 1,694
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
119
Associate: 119
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0119
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
River Parishes Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,079
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
River Parishes Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,275
Part Time: 1,080
Full Time: 1,195
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
326
Associate: 326
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0326
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$2,976
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,003
Part Time: 583
Full Time: 420
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
9
Associate: 9
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees09
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,730
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana State University-Eunice is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,569
Part Time: 991
Full Time: 1,578
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
342
Associate: 342
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Online Degrees198144
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Bossier Parish Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,156
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Bossier Parish Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
5,766
Part Time: 2,552
Full Time: 3,214
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
624
Associate: 624
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Online Degrees337287
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Baton Rouge Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,221
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Baton Rouge Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
7,485
Part Time: 3,731
Full Time: 3,754
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
502
Associate: 502
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
Online Degrees188314
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Delgado Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,079
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Delgado Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
13,110
Part Time: 8,282
Full Time: 4,828
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,182
Associate: 1,182
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Online Degrees655527
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
South Louisiana Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,205
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
South Louisiana Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
5,230
Part Time: 1,884
Full Time: 3,346
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
629
Associate: 629
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Online Degrees380249
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana Delta Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$4,158
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Louisiana Delta Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
3,347
Part Time: 1,239
Full Time: 2,108
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
226
Associate: 226
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
69%
Online Degrees15571
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Louisiana Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Louisiana? What's the Louisiana job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 1,938,087 jobs in Louisiana. From 2020-2021, job growth in Louisiana was below the national average, at 0.1%. There were 222,123 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Louisiana do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $15.84.
# of Jobs (2021)
1,938,087
% of Change (20-21)
+0.1%
National Avg: +0.8%
Median Earnings
$15.84/hr
National Avg: $16.88/hr
Annual Openings
222,123