Is Grambling State University worth it?
Grambling State University is a public, four-year institution in Grambling, Louisiana (small town). It awarded 807 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice, biology sciences and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Grambling State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$27,116
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,043
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,109
Average net price
$19,809
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
807
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
4,164
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $43,093 | $51,278 | 111 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $23,046 | $44,033 | 68 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $33,895 | $54,594 | 41 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,164 | $54,628 | 39 |
| Social Work | Master's | $44,697 | $59,157 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $23,418 | $44,729 | 36 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,375 | $43,324 | 35 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $26,980 | $42,644 | 31 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $22,864 | $44,665 | 29 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's | $40,864 | $68,760 | 28 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $88,898 | $99,496 | 21 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $19,830 | $45,159 | 20 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $23,073 | N/A | 19 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $38,531 | $56,980 | 19 |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's | $34,975 | $55,999 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 87 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 65 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | Bachelor's | 29 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30% | 3,039 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 1,857 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 860 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 814 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 626 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 496 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 398 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 342 |
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Sources: federal figures for Grambling State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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