Business Administration, Management and Operations at Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier's business program ranks in just the 10th percentile among Louisiana schools—meaning 90% of business programs in the state produce better earnings outcomes. Four years out, graduates earn a median of $36,538, well below Louisiana's median of $38,498 and significantly trailing the national average of $45,703. For comparison, business graduates from Louisiana Tech earn $42,099 and those from Tulane reach $61,089. The $27,000 in debt sits right at state and national medians, but it represents a steeper burden when paired with below-average earnings.

The 127% earnings jump from year one to year four shows strong growth, though it's worth noting the first-year figure of $16,106 is unusually low—possibly reflecting part-time work or gaps in employment data. Xavier serves a predominantly lower-income student population (52% receive Pell grants), and the college's mission focuses heavily on underrepresented groups in STEM fields, which may mean business isn't the institutional priority. The small sample size here is an important caveat; with fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, individual circumstances can swing these numbers significantly.

Parents should recognize this program underperforms most Louisiana alternatives where data is more robust. If Xavier is the choice, understanding why earnings lag—whether it's career paths chosen, geographic factors, or program focus—matters before committing $27,000 in debt to a degree that currently trails state competitors by $2,000 to $25,000 annually.