Is Southern University and A & M College worth it?
Southern University and A & M College is a public, four-year institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (midsize city), part of the Southern University system. It awarded 1,326 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, business administration and management and criminal justice.
Southern University and A & M College is part of Southern University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Southern University and A & M College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,903
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,666
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,371
Average net price
$20,077
Completion rate
27%
Completions (2024)
1,326
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
5,519
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $51,071 | $67,462 | 213 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $79,871 | $86,838 | 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,499 | $49,609 | 74 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $30,636 | $41,311 | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,165 | $41,901 | 47 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $42,524 | $53,159 | 46 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $41,523 | $55,482 | 45 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,855 | $50,616 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,911 | $48,716 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $39,822 | $56,111 | 40 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $49,717 | $64,924 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $96,013 | $120,049 | 39 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $45,907 | $58,951 | 32 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,095 | $44,880 | 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $53,179 | $73,081 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 247 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 35 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern University and A & M College. 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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