Psychology at Louisiana State University-Alexandria

LSU-Alexandria's psychology program produces graduates who earn slightly below the national average but outperform most Louisiana psychology programs, landing in the 60th percentile statewide. With first-year earnings of $30,362 against $27,000 in debt, the financial picture is manageable—better debt levels than 75% of psychology programs nationally while earnings sit respectably in the middle of Louisiana's range.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89 means graduates owe less than one year's salary, which is reasonable for a psychology bachelor's degree. However, it's worth noting that even the top psychology programs in Louisiana (Dillard at $33,143, Northwestern State at $32,765) don't push significantly higher earnings, suggesting this reflects Louisiana's labor market for psychology graduates rather than any particular weakness in LSU-Alexandria's program. For context, psychology bachelor's degrees rarely lead to high-paying careers without graduate work.

For Louisiana families, especially given LSU-Alexandria's high acceptance rate and reasonable cost structure, this represents a solid in-state option if your child is committed to psychology. The program delivers middle-of-the-pack outcomes at below-average debt levels. Just ensure your child understands that advancing in psychology-related careers typically requires graduate education—these earnings reflect entry-level positions where a bachelor's degree is the terminal credential.