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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tulane University of Louisiana$38,148
University of Louisiana at Monroe$35,951$44,375$26,8440.75
McNeese State University$35,282$36,581$27,0000.77
Louisiana State University-Shreveport$34,855$35,807$34,5000.99
Southeastern Louisiana University$33,705$37,847$26,5410.79
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$32,688$43,938$31,0000.95
National Median$36,340$27,0000.74

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$35,951$26,844
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$8,460$35,282$27,000
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
$7,327$34,855$34,500
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$8,373$33,705$26,541
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$32,688$31,000

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 Tulane University of Louisiana, approximately 9% 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.