Is Louisiana State University-Alexandria worth it?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public, four-year institution in Alexandria, Louisiana (rural area). It awarded 909 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, accounting and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,113
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,983
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,205
Average net price
$7,065
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
909
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,632
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,225 | $49,772 | 80 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,463 | $47,171 | 75 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,362 | $44,069 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $71,014 | $83,238 | 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $82,919 | $87,651 | 52 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,917 | $52,560 | 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,820 | N/A | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $45,894 | $41,798 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | N/A | $34,129 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 91 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 80 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 48 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 34 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 46% | 2,580 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 867 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 390 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 258 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 216 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 183 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 182 |
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Sources: federal figures for Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page