Business Administration, Management and Operations at Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates earn $43,321 in their first year—below the national median but notably above Louisiana's state median of $38,498. Among Louisiana business programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, meaning graduates here typically out-earn peers at 14 of the state's 24 programs. By year four, earnings grow to $48,747, a respectable 13% increase that suggests career progression rather than stagnation.

The debt picture is where this program shines. At $36,651, graduates carry significantly more debt than both national and state medians (around $26,000), yet the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85 remains manageable—graduates earn enough to cover their full debt load in under a year. This puts LSU-Shreveport in the 5th percentile for debt nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt, which is a genuine concern given the moderate earnings.

For Louisiana families prioritizing in-state options, this program delivers solid mid-tier results. You're not getting Tulane outcomes ($61,000), but you're beating half the state's business programs with steady earnings growth. The higher debt load means this makes most sense for students who can minimize borrowing through scholarships or family support—at these earnings levels, every dollar of avoided debt matters considerably.