Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 30,594 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$64K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$29K
Graduation rate
68%
Acceptance rate
73%
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $36K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1285 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $53K |
| SAT math (median) | 605 |
| Undergraduate composition | 57% White · 21% Black · 11% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | www.lsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $80K | $15K |
| Petroleum Engineering. | $76K | $27K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $74K | $18K |
| Computer Engineering. | $72K | $21K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $71K | $18K |
| Construction Management. | $64K | $20K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $61K | $21K |
| Civil Engineering. | $59K | $20K |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | $57K | $19K |
| Computer Science. | $55K | $18K |
| Chemistry. | $53K | $21K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $53K | $19K |
Compare with similar colleges in — LA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $11K | 52% | $12K | $53K |
| Delgado Community College | $4K | — | $9K | $38K |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $9K | 46% | $11K | $50K |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Louisiana Tech University | $11K | 61% | $14K | $58K |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $7K | 29% | $11K | $46K |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9K | 44% | $16K | $51K |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10K | 28% | $12K | $47K |
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