Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,021
30th percentile (60th in LA)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 30th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

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

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$55,021$54,862
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$60,719
University of Holy Cross$60,037$58,872
University of Louisiana at Monroe$55,614$58,264
Louisiana Tech University$53,380
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$53,105
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$11,954$60,719
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans
$16,160$60,037
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$55,614
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$10,125$53,380
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$10,418$53,105

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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana, approximately 35% 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.