Business Administration, Management and Operations at Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana's business program delivers solidly average results for Louisiana—which unfortunately means well below national standards. Graduates earn $38,696 in their first year, landing at the 60th percentile among Louisiana business programs but only the 20th percentile nationally. That $7,000 gap below the national median matters when you're carrying debt, even though the $24,250 burden here is slightly lighter than both state and national norms.

The concerning part is the earnings ceiling. Four years out, graduates reach $44,026—still $1,600 below the national median for first-year business grads. Compare this to Louisiana Tech ($42,099 starting) or McNeese State ($44,262), where graduates likely see stronger long-term trajectories. The 14% earnings growth is respectable but starts from a low base. With a 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates can manage their loans, but they're not building wealth quickly.

For Louisiana families seeking an affordable business degree with reasonable outcomes, Southeastern delivers what it promises: accessible admission (94% acceptance rate), manageable debt, and middle-of-the-pack Louisiana earnings. Just recognize you're trading lower entry barriers and cost for earnings that lag both stronger state schools and national peers. If your child can access Louisiana Tech or LSU Shreveport, those likely offer better returns. If Southeastern is the most viable option, the numbers work—but temper expectations about advancement speed.