Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Centenary College of Louisiana$55,511
Tulane University of Louisiana$61,089$87,423$19,2500.32
Herzing University-New Orleans$52,469$55,767$46,7920.89
McNeese State University$44,262$41,879$25,4660.58
Louisiana State University-Shreveport$43,321$48,747$36,6510.85
Louisiana Tech University$42,099$45,214$25,0310.59
National Median$45,703$26,0000.57

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$65,538$61,089$19,250
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie
$13,420$52,469$46,792
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$8,460$44,262$25,466
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
$7,327$43,321$36,651
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$10,125$42,099$25,031

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Centenary College of Louisiana, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.