Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,961
17th percentile (40th in LA)
Sample Size
38
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Southeastern Louisiana University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southeastern Louisiana University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southeastern Louisiana University$44,961$45,118
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$46,120
University of Louisiana at Monroe$45,608
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$44,984$45,414
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$42,915$43,322
Louisiana Tech University$42,180$47,971
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services 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$46,120
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$45,608
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$44,984
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$10,418$42,915
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$10,125$42,180

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 Southeastern Louisiana University, approximately 33% 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.