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Louisiana College Guide – What You Need to Know

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The State of Louisiana has some of the leading schools in the nation. The flagship school is Louisiana State University and Tulane University is a regional leader in healthcare and medical education. The state has land-grant schools, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and many leading private schools. There are also famous faith-based schools like Holy Cross and Xavier.

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What are the most popular bachelor's degrees offered in Louisiana?

Louisiana school’s define majors in the ways they deem most appropriate. There is often significant overlap between many fields of study. Based on the numbers of degrees conferred, there is some consistency between popular majors and the demand for college graduates from business, industry, and public service. In the Louisiana economy, business and healthcare are among the current economic drivers of growth. The below-listed items reflect the choice of majors as indicated by degrees conferred.

How Much Can You Make by Having a Degree?

NO FORMAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE DOCTORAL DEGREE
$30,784* $38,792* $46,124* $64,896* $77,844* $96,772*

The national data confirms that, at every level, income rises with educational attainment. A bachelor's degree yields a $1 million lifetime earnings advantage over a high school graduate. Further study for certifications, advanced degrees, and professional degrees have the same general effect. These educational advances raise annual salary.

*National Average Earnings by Degree Level
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Most Popular Degrees and Careers in Louisiana

Business and Management are popular subject areas with Finance as a leading field of study. Business Marketing is also in high demand in Louisiana. The energy and petroleum sector produce much of the energy activity, and also drive the finance sector. Health Professions show growth during the consistent expansion of healthcare services to an aging population. High tech research and technological innovation create new jobs and careers in the natural sciences. The demand for teaching remains strong.

Career Trends in Florida by Field of Study

Top Business and Management Careers and Salaries

CEO is the top decision-maker for an organization and the person responsible for the overall performance. The CEO can manage by delegating authority but is ultimately accountable for achieving organizational goals.

Accountants track the income and expenses of an organization and make official records and reports using generally accepted principles. Accountants support management, budget, and planning functions with detailed and accurate financial information.

Operations Managers have responsibility and authority to keep the day-to-day operations of an organization in order. They have broad responsibly including supervision, spending, and personnel matters.

Financial Analysts oversee the assets of an organization or business and provide information and advice on the best use and positioning of investments, securities, banking, and other financial actions.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE
Chief Executives 890 $148,930
General and Operations Managers 12,590 $97,120
Accountants and Auditors 4,150 $67,980
Financial Analysts 460 $76,380

Best Louisiana Schools for Business and Management

  • Tulane University
  • Louisiana State University – E.J. Ourso College of Business
  • Loyola University - New Orleans
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
  • Louisiana Tech University

Top Humanities Occupations Careers and Salaries

Education Administrators at the Postsecondary level manage college or university schools, departments, laboratories, or other major divisions of an educational institution. They sometimes use titles like Provost, President, Vice-President, Chancellor, Dean, or Assistant Dean.

Medical and Health Services Managers must combine management and organizational knowledge with the information, policy, regulatory, and technical demands of modern medical care.

Human Resources Specialists provide personnel development and training for a company or organization. They play critical roles in recruiting, retaining, developing, and training the organization’s employee workforce.

Art Directors manage the visual presentation of art, commercial work or other types of art or performance to ensure that the impact on the audience meets the expectations of the sponsors.

Producers and Directors are the persons that make the financial arrangements for an artistic undertaking and the person that manages the arts or performances.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,700 $95,810
Medical and Health Services Managers 3,860 $96,580
Human Resources Specialists 3,770 $54,150
Art Directors 160 $79,780
Producers and Directors 1,520 $59,550

Best Louisiana Schools for Humanities occupations

  • Tulane University
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • University of Holy Cross
  • Xavier University of Louisiana

Top Health Professions Careers and Salaries

Family and General Practitioners are medical doctors that provide services to the public of a general nature and not specialized. Often called family practice, this type of medical practice is the most common and most frequently used. A GP is often the first doctor consulted by a patient, and the GP may refer the patient to specialists when needed.

Physician Assistants are highly-trained medical professionals that can diagnose and treat patients much in the same way as a general practitioner. PAs often work in doctor’s offices, clinics, and hospitals. In rural settings, they may be the primary care providers for a community.

Respiratory Therapists provide treatment and rehabilitation services for patients with pulmonary impairment such a lung diseases or injury. They can help maximize the remaining function or retrain patients after lung transplantation.

Speech-Language Pathologists are highly trained medical professionals that manage conditions of speech and swallowing. They are experts in the physiology of communications including speech, language, voice, and social communications.

Registered Nurses provide direct care, and they coordinate the care delivered by LPNs and Nurse Assistants. They advise patients and families about health and treatment. They also help educate the public on diseases and prevention.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE
Family and General Practitioners 1,040 $218,480
Physician Assistants 910 $86,900
Respiratory Therapists 2,290 $67,570
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,290 $64,960
Registered Nurses 46,000 $63,590

Best Louisiana Schools for Health Professions

  • University of Louisiana – Lafayette
  • Tulane University
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
  • Our Lady of the Lake College
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Top Natural sciences Careers and Salaries

Biochemists and Biophysicists study the chemical and physical properties of living things including cell development, heredity, diseases. They help find cures for diseases and new medicines.

Microbiologists work on life forms at the tiniest scales to determine their role in the human ecosystem. The work includes disease-bearing microbes.

Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties in various stages, conditions, and environments. Their work contributes to many areas including food, energy, and sustainable practices for agriculture.

Environmental Scientists research and study the earth, waters, and atmosphere to determine the impact of human activity and the optimal steps to create sustainable patterns for food, drinking water, and clean air.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE
Biochemists and Biophysicists 210 $74,370
Microbiologists 40 $64,920
Chemists 190 $62,930
Environmental Scientists 450 $66,350

Best Louisiana Schools for Natural Sciences

  • Tulane University
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • University of Holy Cross
  • Xavier University of Louisiana

Want to See All the Louisiana Occupational Wage Averages
Occupation Title - *Salary information provided by BLS Median Hourly Wage Mean Hourly Wage Annual Mean Wage
All Occupations $15.62 $19.99 $41,590
Management Occupations $38.75 $46.72 $97,170
Chief Executives $89.65 $94.87 $197,320
General and Operations Managers $42.04 $53.66 $111,620
Legislators (4) (4) $28,680
Advertising and Promotions Managers $30.06 $34.74 $72,270
Marketing Managers $39.51 $44.70 $92,970
Sales Managers $42.64 $53.70 $111,700
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers $36.26 $41.73 $86,810
Administrative Services Managers $33.56 $37.90 $78,830
Computer and Information Systems Managers $47.66 $51.14 $106,380
Financial Managers $42.25 $49.07 $102,060
Industrial Production Managers $49.15 $53.95 $112,210
Purchasing Managers $38.02 $41.64 $86,620
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $39.43 $43.88 $91,280
Compensation and Benefits Managers $33.68 $35.82 $74,500
Human Resources Managers $36.28 $40.47 $84,180
Training and Development Managers $36.18 $37.78 $78,580
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $33.51 $37.14 $77,260
Construction Managers $42.66 $46.49 $96,700
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program $19.20 $21.48 $44,670
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (4) (4) $72,490
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $37.93 $46.06 $95,810
Education Administrators, All Other $29.38 $33.01 $68,650
Architectural and Engineering Managers $68.96 $71.86 $149,460
Food Service Managers $25.50 $27.39 $56,980
Funeral Service Managers $33.59 $42.75 $88,910
Gaming Managers $31.51 $33.26 $69,180
Lodging Managers $24.42 $30.00 $62,400
Medical and Health Services Managers $42.33 $46.43 $96,580
Natural Sciences Managers $42.63 $43.71 $90,930
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $36.65 $37.19 $77,360
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $18.59 $24.41 $50,770
Social and Community Service Managers $31.17 $32.31 $67,190
Emergency Management Directors $35.11 $38.25 $79,570
Managers, All Other $37.64 $40.90 $85,080
Business and Financial Operations Occupations $26.16 $29.13 $60,590
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $20.90 $25.85 $53,770
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $24.45 $26.71 $55,550
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $32.81 $32.82 $68,270
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $29.85 $30.52 $63,490
Compliance Officers $27.45 $29.33 $61,010
Cost Estimators $27.69 $30.42 $63,280
Human Resources Specialists $24.14 $26.03 $54,150
Labor Relations Specialists $32.39 $32.38 $67,350
Logisticians $34.93 $38.10 $79,240
Management Analysts $35.46 $39.27 $81,680
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $19.58 $21.18 $44,060
Fundraisers $20.30 $21.46 $44,630
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $20.35 $21.21 $44,110
Training and Development Specialists $23.28 $25.35 $52,730
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $23.37 $24.26 $50,460
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $23.92 $27.27 $56,730
Accountants and Auditors $29.05 $31.70 $65,930
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $22.67 $24.00 $49,930
Budget Analysts $30.30 $32.31 $67,210
Credit Analysts $28.99 $30.98 $64,430
Financial Analysts $32.34 $39.37 $81,880
Personal Financial Advisors $36.34 $45.00 $93,600
Insurance Underwriters $31.92 $35.95 $74,780
Financial Examiners $42.30 $44.09 $91,710
Credit Counselors $17.29 $17.45 $36,290
Loan Officers $23.14 $27.71 $57,640
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $21.39 $24.82 $51,630
Tax Preparers $14.40 $17.92 $37,260
Financial Specialists, All Other $25.67 $29.64 $61,650
Computer and Mathematical Occupations $28.13 $30.63 $63,700
Computer Systems Analysts $31.08 $34.73 $72,230
Information Security Analysts $33.63 $36.88 $76,710
Computer Programmers $30.16 $32.68 $67,970
Software Developers, Applications $35.39 $36.87 $76,700
Software Developers, Systems Software $34.42 $36.18 $75,250
Web Developers $27.14 $26.54 $55,200
Database Administrators $37.99 $42.50 $88,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $28.87 $31.30 $65,090
Computer Network Architects $33.69 $38.69 $80,480
Computer User Support Specialists $20.72 $21.75 $45,250
Computer Network Support Specialists $22.71 $24.36 $50,660
Computer Occupations, All Other $29.98 $31.49 $65,500
Operations Research Analysts $26.13 $28.50 $59,270
Statisticians $34.68 $35.15 $73,100
Architecture and Engineering Occupations $35.94 $40.06 $83,310
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $31.96 $34.81 $72,400
Landscape Architects $18.47 $21.02 $43,730
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $36.69 $34.76 $72,310
Surveyors $28.03 $29.13 $60,580
Aerospace Engineers $56.29 $56.46 $117,430
Chemical Engineers $47.68 $51.96 $108,070
Civil Engineers $45.08 $46.43 $96,570
Computer Hardware Engineers $38.95 $39.95 $83,090
Electrical Engineers $41.53 $44.04 $91,600
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $40.77 $44.00 $91,520
Environmental Engineers $46.23 $48.50 $100,890
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $40.56 $43.59 $90,670
Industrial Engineers $44.38 $47.24 $98,260
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $45.92 $49.07 $102,070
Materials Engineers $45.73 $48.31 $100,480
Mechanical Engineers $42.36 $46.76 $97,250
Nuclear Engineers $52.84 $49.60 $103,180
Petroleum Engineers $62.28 $71.44 $148,600
Engineers, All Other $38.87 $42.17 $87,710
Architectural and Civil Drafters $26.62 $28.88 $60,070
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $32.86 $34.41 $71,580
Mechanical Drafters $28.02 $32.01 $66,590
Drafters, All Other $24.95 $27.38 $56,950
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians $30.92 $30.23 $62,880
Civil Engineering Technicians $21.97 $22.12 $46,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians $24.17 $25.66 $53,380
Electro-Mechanical Technicians $24.18 $24.47 $50,890
Environmental Engineering Technicians $20.43 $23.52 $48,920
Industrial Engineering Technicians $28.89 $31.17 $64,820
Mechanical Engineering Technicians $38.97 $41.66 $86,650
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $26.64 $27.99 $58,220
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $18.70 $19.98 $41,560
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations $27.53 $30.84 $64,140
Animal Scientists $23.39 $25.98 $54,030
Soil and Plant Scientists $26.60 $28.40 $59,070
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $34.73 $34.09 $70,910
Biological Scientists, All Other $34.69 $35.08 $72,970
Conservation Scientists $28.33 $29.87 $62,130
Foresters $34.56 $35.83 $74,520
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $30.01 $32.46 $67,520
Life Scientists, All Other $25.86 $30.96 $64,400
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $45.11 $44.71 $93,000
Chemists $30.97 $33.94 $70,590
Materials Scientists $51.76 $50.80 $105,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $27.72 $31.83 $66,220
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $48.65 $53.14 $110,520
Hydrologists $37.06 $35.28 $73,380
Physical Scientists, All Other $38.17 $37.45 $77,900
Economists $44.88 $47.50 $98,800
Survey Researchers $20.44 $21.44 $44,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $27.84 $34.85 $72,490
Psychologists, All Other $41.39 $36.28 $75,460
Urban and Regional Planners $27.72 $29.79 $61,960
Anthropologists and Archeologists $28.22 $27.40 $56,980
Geographers $37.62 $36.92 $76,800
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $32.80 $32.82 $68,260
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $16.23 $16.71 $34,750
Biological Technicians $19.37 $20.32 $42,260
Chemical Technicians $29.47 $29.55 $61,470
Geological and Petroleum Technicians $30.38 $31.05 $64,580
Nuclear Technicians $24.37 $28.76 $59,820
Social Science Research Assistants $12.64 $15.16 $31,530
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $21.45 $23.52 $48,910
Forensic Science Technicians $21.71 $23.75 $49,410
Forest and Conservation Technicians $21.12 $20.78 $43,210
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $21.56 $22.28 $46,330
Community and Social Service Occupations $19.49 $20.61 $42,870
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors $26.66 $26.26 $54,610
Rehabilitation Counselors $20.31 $21.33 $44,360
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $17.46 $18.61 $38,710
Counselors, All Other $18.29 $17.93 $37,300
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $25.02 $25.19 $52,390
Healthcare Social Workers $23.62 $25.00 $52,010
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $19.08 $20.01 $41,610
Social Workers, All Other $22.60 $24.66 $51,300
Health Educators $25.12 $25.35 $52,730
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $22.30 $23.52 $48,930
Social and Human Service Assistants $13.34 $14.42 $29,990
Community Health Workers $17.07 $19.46 $40,480
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $16.94 $18.33 $38,130
Clergy $22.81 $24.51 $50,990
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $17.67 $22.12 $46,000
Legal Occupations $28.76 $36.24 $75,380
Lawyers $42.78 $48.64 $101,170
Judicial Law Clerks $19.64 $20.38 $42,380
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $30.30 $39.33 $81,810
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $25.44 $25.78 $53,630
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $27.10 $30.58 $63,610
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $22.50 $23.74 $49,380
Court Reporters $21.90 $20.72 $43,110
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $19.30 $19.33 $40,200
Legal Support Workers, All Other $22.30 $22.24 $46,260
Education, Training, and Library Occupations $21.76 $21.75 $45,240
Business Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $76,510
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $92,080
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $98,680
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (8)
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $111,150
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (8)
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $103,950
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $86,930
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $112,080
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $70,750
Education Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $56,180
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $65,350
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $67,470
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $61,340
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $71,750
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $58,030
History Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $71,030
Graduate Teaching Assistants (4) (4) $31,510
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary $17.53 $19.24 $40,010
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $17.07 $17.39 $36,180
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (4) (4) $49,220
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (4) (4) $48,310
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4) (4) $49,250
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (4) (4) $55,930
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4) (4) $50,700
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (4) (4) $54,850
Special Education Teachers, Preschool (4) (4) $49,770
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (4) (4) $49,970
Special Education Teachers, Middle School (4) (4) $49,900
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (4) (4) $50,770
Special Education Teachers, All Other (4) (4) $58,860
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors $20.64 $20.76 $43,190
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers $14.59 $16.26 $33,820
Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers (4) (4) $40,180
Substitute Teachers $12.43 $12.64 $26,300
Archivists $21.39 $21.79 $45,320
Curators $18.56 $19.10 $39,730
Museum Technicians and Conservators $9.95 $12.39 $25,770
Librarians $25.39 $25.44 $52,910
Library Technicians $14.11 $15.10 $31,410
Instructional Coordinators $23.50 $24.96 $51,910
Teacher Assistants (4) (4) $20,610
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations $18.10 $23.98 $49,870
Art Directors $30.70 $38.36 $79,780
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $26.29 $26.14 $54,370
Multimedia Artists and Animators $30.93 $36.54 $76,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers $33.17 $32.78 $68,180
Fashion Designers $32.55 $32.99 $68,620
Floral Designers $11.48 $11.75 $24,440
Graphic Designers $19.27 $20.59 $42,840
Interior Designers $20.85 $21.08 $43,850
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $14.32 $15.16 $31,540
Set and Exhibit Designers $17.78 $19.80 $41,180
Designers, All Other $34.54 $38.30 $79,670
Producers and Directors $26.22 $28.63 $59,550
Coaches and Scouts (4) (4) $53,190
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (4) (4) $28,370
Dancers (8) (8) (8)
Choreographers $15.74 $21.04 $43,770
Music Directors and Composers $22.43 $24.74 $51,470
Musicians and Singers $20.15 $22.40 (4)
Radio and Television Announcers $14.61 $17.08 $35,530
Public Address System and Other Announcers $12.74 $15.48 $32,200
Broadcast News Analysts (8) (8) (8)
Reporters and Correspondents $19.82 $24.42 $50,790
Public Relations Specialists $20.39 $22.74 $47,300
Editors $18.65 $21.57 $44,870
Technical Writers $33.86 $31.59 $65,720
Writers and Authors $19.22 $23.10 $48,040
Interpreters and Translators $17.58 $18.83 $39,170
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $15.37 $17.11 $35,590
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $19.96 $24.36 $50,670
Broadcast Technicians $13.73 $17.25 $35,880
Radio Operators $14.06 $16.18 $33,660
Sound Engineering Technicians $37.32 $43.58 $90,640
Photographers $11.61 $14.14 $29,400
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture $22.74 $25.62 $53,300
Film and Video Editors (8) (8) (8)
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $30.31 $27.64 $57,500
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations $25.62 $31.18 $64,850
Chiropractors $29.83 $33.23 $69,110
Dentists, General $49.59 $55.31 $115,050
Orthodontists $47.33 $67.57 $140,550
Dentists, All Other Specialists $85.10 $92.54 $192,490
Dietitians and Nutritionists $24.89 $25.20 $52,410
Optometrists $39.29 $55.44 $115,310
Pharmacists $56.30 $55.56 $115,560
Anesthesiologists (5) $136.78 $284,510
Family and General Practitioners $97.15 $105.04 $218,480
Internists, General (5) $103.05 $214,350
Pediatricians, General $90.78 $100.35 $208,740
Psychiatrists $91.45 $91.06 $189,400
Surgeons (5) $123.15 $256,140
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other $97.08 $100.89 $209,860
Physician Assistants $43.26 $41.79 $86,930
Podiatrists $51.15 $62.39 $129,760
Occupational Therapists $39.13 $40.40 $84,020
Physical Therapists $38.69 $41.26 $85,810
Radiation Therapists $32.54 $32.79 $68,210
Recreational Therapists $18.76 $19.90 $41,390
Respiratory Therapists $25.90 $25.69 $53,440
Speech-Language Pathologists $29.52 $32.42 $67,430
Exercise Physiologists $22.12 $23.91 $49,730
Therapists, All Other $18.88 $20.97 $43,620
Veterinarians $35.15 $39.97 $83,130
Registered Nurses $29.47 $30.56 $63,560
Nurse Anesthetists $70.38 $70.72 $147,090
Nurse Practitioners $45.40 $47.49 $98,780
Audiologists $31.04 $31.77 $66,080
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $21.23 $21.79 $45,320
Dental Hygienists $27.12 $27.62 $57,450
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $17.91 $20.02 $41,630
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $27.34 $27.90 $58,040
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $32.09 $31.31 $65,130
Radiologic Technologists $23.58 $23.73 $49,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $27.30 $26.73 $55,610
Dietetic Technicians $9.91 $11.06 $23,000
Pharmacy Technicians $14.35 $14.78 $30,740
Psychiatric Technicians $12.25 $12.44 $25,870
Respiratory Therapy Technicians $22.40 $21.96 $45,670
Surgical Technologists $18.66 $18.98 $39,470
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $11.99 $12.50 $26,000
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $17.76 $18.62 $38,740
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $18.22 $18.52 $38,530
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $16.08 $17.18 $35,730
Opticians, Dispensing $14.78 $15.55 $32,350
Orthotists and Prosthetists $30.10 $39.60 $82,370
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $14.69 $17.31 $36,010
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $34.06 $35.61 $74,070
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $26.22 $26.67 $55,470
Athletic Trainers (4) (4) $44,650
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $20.94 $23.63 $49,150
Healthcare Support Occupations $11.05 $12.18 $25,340
Home Health Aides $9.22 $9.86 $20,500
Psychiatric Aides $10.37 $11.18 $23,250
Nursing Assistants $10.18 $10.52 $21,880
Orderlies $10.07 $10.45 $21,730
Occupational Therapy Assistants $28.58 $27.55 $57,310
Occupational Therapy Aides $13.47 $18.55 $38,590
Physical Therapist Assistants $23.24 $22.73 $47,270
Physical Therapist Aides $10.74 $12.91 $26,840
Massage Therapists $13.02 $15.26 $31,750
Dental Assistants $14.19 $14.26 $29,660
Medical Assistants $13.09 $13.37 $27,810
Medical Equipment Preparers $14.36 $14.71 $30,590
Medical Transcriptionists $14.56 $14.72 $30,620
Pharmacy Aides $11.54 $11.77 $24,470
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $10.58 $10.93 $22,730
Phlebotomists $13.90 $14.13 $29,390
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $12.24 $13.48 $28,050
Protective Service Occupations $15.56 $17.44 $36,270
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $25.10 $25.91 $53,900
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $27.16 $29.04 $60,400
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers $27.05 $28.35 $58,970
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $21.61 $21.91 $45,570
Firefighters $13.93 $15.73 $32,710
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $22.15 $23.72 $49,340
Bailiffs $17.82 $18.16 $37,760
Correctional Officers and Jailers $14.96 $16.60 $34,540
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $24.20 $30.49 $63,420
Parking Enforcement Workers $10.25 $10.21 $21,240
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $18.84 $19.06 $39,650
Transit and Railroad Police $20.06 $21.41 $44,530
Animal Control Workers $13.10 $13.92 $28,950
Private Detectives and Investigators $20.37 $22.59 $46,980
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators $14.93 $16.06 $33,410
Security Guards $11.55 $13.13 $27,320
Crossing Guards $9.26 $10.20 $21,210
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $8.84 $9.50 $19,750
Transportation Security Screeners $17.88 $18.27 $38,000
Protective Service Workers, All Other $17.02 $17.61 $36,630
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations $9.02 $9.86 $20,510
Chefs and Head Cooks $19.04 $21.74 $45,230
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $14.05 $14.93 $31,060
Cooks, Fast Food $8.98 $9.36 $19,470
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $9.37 $10.14 $21,090
Cooks, Restaurant $10.38 $10.78 $22,420
Cooks, Short Order $9.59 $9.90 $20,600
Cooks, All Other $11.18 $12.49 $25,980
Food Preparation Workers $8.76 $8.91 $18,530
Bartenders $8.84 $9.26 $19,260
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food $8.81 $9.03 $18,770
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop $8.99 $9.50 $19,760
Waiters and Waitresses $8.67 $8.83 $18,370
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $8.99 $9.61 $19,990
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $8.95 $9.17 $19,080
Dishwashers $8.91 $9.02 $18,760
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $8.94 $9.27 $19,290
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $9.05 $9.51 $19,780
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations $9.93 $11.04 $22,960
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $14.36 $15.83 $32,920
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $19.02 $20.64 $42,930
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $9.59 $10.36 $21,560
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $9.12 $9.52 $19,790
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $11.46 $12.47 $25,940
Pest Control Workers $14.60 $15.18 $31,570
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $11.45 $12.28 $25,540
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $11.88 $13.16 $27,360
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $17.36 $18.42 $38,320
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $10.32 $11.92 $24,790
Personal Care and Service Occupations $9.24 $10.54 $21,910
First-Line Supervisors of Gaming Workers $19.59 $19.71 $40,990
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $15.06 $16.14 $33,580
Animal Trainers $11.76 $13.92 $28,950
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $10.37 $10.78 $22,420
Gaming Dealers $9.07 $10.63 $22,100
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners $9.24 $9.38 $19,520
Gaming Service Workers, All Other $10.33 $12.31 $25,610
Motion Picture Projectionists $9.41 $10.36 $21,540
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $9.43 $9.98 $20,750
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $10.05 $10.62 $22,080
Costume Attendants $19.24 $23.61 $49,120
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $10.73 $11.08 $23,050
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $9.65 $9.85 $20,490
Embalmers $19.89 $20.35 $42,320
Funeral Attendants $10.56 $11.04 $22,970
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors $19.70 $21.05 $43,780
Barbers $13.65 $14.23 $29,600
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $10.13 $11.60 $24,130
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $14.32 $17.68 $36,770
Manicurists and Pedicurists $9.84 $10.54 $21,920
Shampooers $8.87 $8.84 $18,380
Skincare Specialists $11.61 $12.12 $25,200
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $9.61 $11.16 $23,210
Concierges $13.26 $13.40 $27,870
Tour and Travel Guides $11.30 $12.87 $26,780
Childcare Workers $8.95 $9.29 $19,330
Personal Care Aides $8.88 $9.13 $18,990
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $11.71 $14.02 $29,160
Recreation Workers $9.48 $10.99 $22,870
Residential Advisors $13.28 $13.82 $28,750
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $9.94 $11.23 $23,350
Sales and Related Occupations $11.01 $15.17 $31,540
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $16.12 $17.55 $36,490
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $29.58 $34.79 $72,370
Cashiers $8.82 $9.18 $19,080
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $10.38 $11.02 $22,910
Counter and Rental Clerks $10.64 $11.60 $24,120
Parts Salespersons $13.37 $15.29 $31,800
Retail Salespersons $10.39 $11.95 $24,860
Advertising Sales Agents $18.09 $20.85 $43,360
Insurance Sales Agents $18.48 $23.50 $48,880
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $19.66 $41.86 $87,070
Travel Agents $14.63 $15.79 $32,840
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other $19.04 $23.47 $48,820
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $32.76 $40.43 $84,100
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $23.96 $28.26 $58,780
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $11.60 $13.13 $27,310
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Real Estate Sales Agents $17.58 $26.01 $54,100
Sales Engineers $39.19 $42.99 $89,420
Telemarketers $13.26 $14.00 $29,130
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $11.07 $13.80 $28,690
Office and Administrative Support Occupations $14.21 $15.69 $32,630
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $21.92 $23.60 $49,100
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $12.60 $13.10 $27,250
Telephone Operators $15.17 $16.02 $33,330
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other $15.94 $15.40 $32,040
Bill and Account Collectors $15.37 $15.61 $32,460
Billing and Posting Clerks $15.48 $16.01 $33,300
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $17.20 $17.67 $36,750
Gaming Cage Workers $10.78 $11.13 $23,150
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $18.01 $18.88 $39,260
Procurement Clerks $19.47 $18.79 $39,080
Tellers $12.80 $12.94 $26,910
Financial Clerks, All Other $16.97 $18.25 $37,950
Brokerage Clerks $21.11 $22.35 $46,480
Correspondence Clerks $17.17 $18.07 $37,570
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $14.90 $16.15 $33,590
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $12.12 $12.88 $26,800
Customer Service Representatives $14.05 $14.98 $31,160
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $17.42 $17.77 $36,960
File Clerks $11.44 $12.08 $25,120
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $9.50 $10.07 $20,940
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $12.36 $12.60 $26,210
Library Assistants, Clerical $12.19 $13.25 $27,560
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $15.09 $15.99 $33,250
New Accounts Clerks $15.20 $15.74 $32,740
Order Clerks $14.57 $15.17 $31,550
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $17.89 $18.26 $37,970
Receptionists and Information Clerks $11.07 $11.51 $23,940
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $18.09 $20.06 $41,730
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $15.16 $16.90 $35,150
Cargo and Freight Agents $17.03 $18.45 $38,380
Couriers and Messengers $10.98 $11.84 $24,630
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers $14.68 $15.70 $32,650
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $16.96 $18.35 $38,170
Meter Readers, Utilities $11.97 $13.06 $27,160
Postal Service Clerks $28.15 $24.08 $50,090
Postal Service Mail Carriers $22.96 $23.67 $49,230
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $28.04 $24.37 $50,680
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $27.06 $28.86 $60,030
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks $14.56 $15.95 $33,170
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers $10.56 $11.36 $23,630
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $11.99 $14.15 $29,440
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $19.32 $20.51 $42,660
Legal Secretaries $17.22 $18.05 $37,530
Medical Secretaries $13.96 $14.25 $29,640
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $14.30 $14.91 $31,000
Computer Operators $18.37 $19.37 $40,300
Data Entry Keyers $12.86 $14.38 $29,900
Word Processors and Typists $13.51 $13.50 $28,080
Desktop Publishers $13.85 $16.17 $33,630
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $16.17 $16.66 $34,650
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $12.53 $13.33 $27,720
Office Clerks, General $11.28 $12.09 $25,150
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $14.48 $15.36 $31,960
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $16.31 $15.79 $32,850
Statistical Assistants $20.25 $22.49 $46,770
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $17.57 $18.28 $38,020
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations $15.30 $17.40 $36,200
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $23.77 $26.23 $54,570
Agricultural Inspectors $23.93 $25.01 $52,030
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $15.80 $16.15 $33,600
Agricultural Equipment Operators $16.70 $15.72 $32,700
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $10.77 $11.19 $23,270
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $10.71 $12.08 $25,140
Agricultural Workers, All Other $18.30 $24.13 $50,200
Forest and Conservation Workers $16.81 $16.90 $35,140
Fallers $16.39 $15.49 $32,220
Logging Equipment Operators $18.19 $18.24 $37,930
Log Graders and Scalers $14.77 $15.45 $32,140
Logging Workers, All Other $13.89 $14.04 $29,200
Construction and Extraction Occupations $20.18 $21.75 $45,250
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $29.23 $31.30 $65,110
Boilermakers $27.77 $27.81 $57,850
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $19.51 $19.96 $41,530
Stonemasons $16.62 $16.50 $34,330
Carpenters $19.48 $21.00 $43,680
Carpet Installers $16.32 $15.70 $32,660
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $18.52 $20.35 $42,320
Tile and Marble Setters $15.46 $16.10 $33,480
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $26.92 $25.61 $53,260
Construction Laborers $15.25 $16.40 $34,110
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $18.14 $20.22 $42,070
Pile-Driver Operators $20.78 $21.81 $45,370
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $19.77 $20.97 $43,610
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $16.90 $17.05 $35,470
Electricians $23.99 $24.56 $51,090
Glaziers $17.96 $18.07 $37,580
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $19.22 $19.77 $41,120
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $21.66 $21.84 $45,430
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $18.31 $19.46 $40,480
Paperhangers $13.57 $13.66 $28,410
Pipelayers $17.71 $19.58 $40,730
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $25.25 $25.45 $52,930
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $15.10 $15.32 $31,870
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $33.46 $31.71 $65,960
Roofers $17.84 $18.01 $37,460
Sheet Metal Workers $19.09 $21.07 $43,830
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $26.01 $24.92 $51,830
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $15.58 $15.66 $32,580
Helpers--Carpenters $14.04 $14.88 $30,940
Helpers--Electricians $14.17 $14.87 $30,930
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $14.28 $15.07 $31,340
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $14.80 $15.91 $33,100
Helpers--Roofers $10.92 $11.10 $23,090
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $17.79 $17.75 $36,920
Construction and Building Inspectors $27.29 $27.83 $57,890
Elevator Installers and Repairers $19.82 $24.51 $50,990
Fence Erectors $11.76 $13.23 $27,510
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $16.88 $17.66 $36,720
Highway Maintenance Workers $13.93 $14.63 $30,430
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $25.39 $24.89 $51,770
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $16.02 $16.25 $33,800
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $18.26 $20.81 $43,280
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $23.46 $24.13 $50,180
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $26.08 $27.78 $57,780
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining $25.59 $27.01 $56,170
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $25.95 $27.89 $58,010
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $21.92 $23.01 $47,850
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $18.10 $19.35 $40,250
Helpers--Extraction Workers $17.56 $18.03 $37,500
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations $19.32 $21.24 $44,170
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $28.82 $31.07 $64,620
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $18.07 $19.22 $39,980
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $27.13 $27.37 $56,920
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $25.28 $25.71 $53,480
Avionics Technicians $25.78 $25.91 $53,900
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $21.68 $21.76 $45,250
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $18.10 $19.80 $41,180
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $28.09 $28.66 $59,620
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $36.07 $35.73 $74,310
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $20.33 $19.34 $40,220
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers $16.06 $15.64 $32,520
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $18.29 $19.03 $39,590
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $29.54 $29.98 $62,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $19.73 $20.63 $42,920
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $14.16 $14.21 $29,560
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $17.77 $19.12 $39,760
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $20.69 $21.35 $44,410
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $19.62 $20.56 $42,770
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $21.16 $22.05 $45,870
Rail Car Repairers $23.91 $24.01 $49,950
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $18.49 $18.91 $39,340
Motorcycle Mechanics $17.44 $17.46 $36,320
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $15.57 $16.24 $33,770
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $15.38 $16.08 $33,440
Tire Repairers and Changers $10.14 $10.67 $22,190
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $23.90 $26.43 $54,970
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $20.57 $21.10 $43,890
Home Appliance Repairers $16.31 $16.36 $34,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $24.83 $26.53 $55,190
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $21.79 $23.29 $48,430
Millwrights $26.02 $25.49 $53,020
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $23.17 $25.73 $53,510
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $17.36 $18.70 $38,900
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $19.90 $19.49 $40,530
Medical Equipment Repairers $16.90 $18.97 $39,460
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $14.38 $15.98 $33,230
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $27.50 $27.11 $56,390
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $16.26 $17.29 $35,960
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $13.53 $14.78 $30,750
Commercial Divers $21.35 $24.13 $50,190
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $18.05 $19.09 $39,700
Riggers $20.77 $21.87 $45,500
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $12.79 $13.28 $27,630
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $19.57 $21.06 $43,810
Production Occupations $19.07 $21.61 $44,960
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $29.95 $34.22 $71,170
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $26.69 $26.42 $54,960
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $17.51 $18.03 $37,500
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $22.60 $22.57 $46,950
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $21.42 $21.57 $44,870
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $13.44 $13.97 $29,050
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers $15.04 $15.81 $32,880
Bakers $10.71 $11.28 $23,460
Butchers and Meat Cutters $13.24 $13.91 $28,930
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $9.76 $10.30 $21,430
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $10.21 $10.27 $21,360
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $10.01 $11.69 $24,310
Food Batchmakers $11.93 $12.79 $26,610
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $11.18 $12.32 $25,630
Food Processing Workers, All Other $10.91 $11.52 $23,950
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic $21.27 $21.98 $45,710
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic $25.31 $25.12 $52,250
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $16.59 $16.64 $34,600
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $17.06 $17.61 $36,620
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $15.41 $16.34 $33,980
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $19.49 $23.70 $49,310
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $19.70 $20.23 $42,080
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $21.88 $21.65 $45,030
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $26.72 $25.67 $53,390
Machinists $22.94 $23.52 $48,920
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $23.41 $24.02 $49,960
Foundry Mold and Coremakers $9.35 $12.08 $25,120
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $14.97 $16.17 $33,630
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $15.55 $16.38 $34,070
Tool and Die Makers $18.29 $19.92 $41,440
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $22.86 $24.01 $49,940
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $20.61 $20.92 $43,510
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22.08 $22.28 $46,350
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $24.18 $24.48 $50,910
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $16.16 $16.05 $33,390
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $15.72 $17.09 $35,550
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $16.93 $17.21 $35,790
Prepress Technicians and Workers $18.11 $18.91 $39,340
Printing Press Operators $14.55 $15.16 $31,540
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $14.78 $15.67 $32,590
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $9.32 $10.24 $21,300
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $10.03 $10.45 $21,730
Sewing Machine Operators $11.51 $11.77 $24,480
Sewers, Hand $12.97 $12.24 $25,460
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $13.58 $13.54 $28,170
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $10.74 $11.24 $23,370
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $18.44 $19.05 $39,610
Upholsterers $16.27 $17.40 $36,190
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $11.78 $13.76 $28,620
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $14.56 $14.79 $30,770
Furniture Finishers $17.19 $18.32 $38,110
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $16.96 $16.91 $35,170
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $14.31 $15.31 $31,830
Woodworkers, All Other $15.06 $15.56 $32,370
Power Plant Operators $28.11 $28.10 $58,440
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $20.67 $22.80 $47,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $15.91 $16.82 $34,990
Chemical Plant and System Operators $32.97 $32.27 $67,130
Gas Plant Operators $31.60 $31.54 $65,610
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $32.26 $32.47 $67,530
Plant and System Operators, All Other $23.09 $24.91 $51,810
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $31.93 $31.17 $64,830
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $19.53 $20.52 $42,680
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $18.81 $19.98 $41,560
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $12.23 $13.20 $27,460
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $21.53 $22.30 $46,380
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $11.92 $12.48 $25,950
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $17.09 $17.66 $36,730
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $20.90 $20.36 $42,350
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $17.46 $18.97 $39,460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $21.57 $23.62 $49,130
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $14.28 $15.05 $31,300
Dental Laboratory Technicians $14.70 $16.49 $34,290
Medical Appliance Technicians $13.36 $14.86 $30,920
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $15.02 $15.60 $32,450
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $13.55 $13.95 $29,010
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $17.03 $18.04 $37,520
Painters, Transportation Equipment $21.64 $22.27 $46,320
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $15.08 $18.21 $37,880
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $14.27 $18.59 $38,670
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $18.83 $18.06 $37,560
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $13.35 $13.16 $27,360
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $13.92 $13.67 $28,440
Etchers and Engravers $11.83 $13.58 $28,250
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $13.41 $14.98 $31,150
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $21.44 $22.03 $45,820
Helpers--Production Workers $13.94 $14.38 $29,910
Production Workers, All Other $16.86 $18.38 $38,240
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations $14.87 $17.67 $36,760
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $22.26 $23.84 $49,590
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $24.44 $26.79 $55,720
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (4) (4) $101,610
Commercial Pilots (4) (4) $85,690
Air Traffic Controllers $38.89 $40.39 $84,010
Airfield Operations Specialists $23.26 $27.51 $57,220
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $13.04 $14.58 $30,330
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $16.27 $16.35 $34,020
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client $9.51 $10.43 $21,690
Driver/Sales Workers $9.68 $13.17 $27,400
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $19.14 $20.09 $41,800
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers $14.09 $15.78 $32,810
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs $10.41 $11.25 $23,400
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $19.36 $19.74 $41,050
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators $24.26 $26.04 $54,150
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $29.50 $31.74 $66,010
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other $25.28 $26.85 $55,850
Sailors and Marine Oilers $19.96 $22.53 $46,870
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $41.08 $43.32 $90,100
Motorboat Operators $26.23 $25.42 $52,870
Ship Engineers $36.56 $40.34 $83,910
Bridge and Lock Tenders $14.83 $16.37 $34,050
Parking Lot Attendants $9.21 $9.70 $20,180
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $11.20 $11.72 $24,370
Traffic Technicians $17.92 $19.75 $41,070
Transportation Inspectors $35.86 $34.43 $71,620
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants $10.23 $11.60 $24,130
Transportation Workers, All Other $9.44 $11.43 $23,780
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $18.98 $19.28 $40,100
Crane and Tower Operators $23.34 $24.41 $50,770
Dredge Operators $20.73 $21.46 $44,650
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators $19.04 $19.86 $41,320
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $16.62 $17.11 $35,590
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $9.28 $10.50 $21,840
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $12.19 $13.19 $27,430
Machine Feeders and Offbearers $19.78 $20.22 $42,060
Packers and Packagers, Hand $9.41 $10.39 $21,610
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $24.24 $24.84 $51,670
Wellhead Pumpers $21.24 $22.93 $47,700
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $13.63 $14.39 $29,930
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $18.10 $19.81 $41,200
Material Moving Workers, All Other $17.67 $17.42 $36,240

The top occupations with the highest forecasted growth rate in Louisiana

Title Growth % Average Salary Jobs in 2024
Software Engineer 58.8% $72,270 1,540
Software Developer 54.6% $74,000 1,840
Home Health Aide 33.4% $19,820 15,470
Operations Analyst 30.8% $47,830 1,360
Business Analyst 30.3% $71,510 2,750
Web Developer 27.9% $52,620 1,100
Personal Care Assistant 25.8% $18,580 41,330
Physical Therapist 25.7% $84,210 3,470

Best 2 Year Associate Degree Colleges in Louisiana

Some of the best associate degrees may even provide a better academic foundation than some four-year bachelor's degrees. Though that is not always the case, some associate degree programs in Louisiana provide an excellent education. A two-year degree is an affordable and effective way to prepare for a profession or a four-year degree from the best colleges in the state.

Baton Rouge School of Computers
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
48		 Graduation Rate
93%		 Net Price
$13,539
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
College Type
2-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
88		 Graduation Rate
79%		 Net Price
$24,516
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
2,527		 Graduation Rate
67%		 Net Price
$7,902
ITI Technical College
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
650		 Graduation Rate
57%		 Net Price
$18,550
Louisiana Culinary Institute
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
107		 Graduation Rate
57%		 Net Price
$26,565
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
336		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$19,838
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
396		 Graduation Rate
50%		 Net Price
$22,158
Delta College of Arts & Technology
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
270		 Graduation Rate
49%		 Net Price
$19,732
SOWELA Technical Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
4,058		 Graduation Rate
46%		 Net Price
$8,952
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
833		 Graduation Rate
45%		 Net Price
$18,735
Remington College-Lafayette Campus
College Type
2-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
305		 Graduation Rate
43%		 Net Price
$21,245
Herzing University-Kenner
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
431		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$24,610
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
1,108		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$10,257
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus
College Type
2-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
82		 Graduation Rate
35%		 Net Price
$21,251
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
438		 Graduation Rate
34%		 Net Price
$20,383
Fletcher Technical Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
2,304		 Graduation Rate
30%		 Net Price
$8,849
South Louisiana Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
6,698		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$9,584
Northshore Technical Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
4,674		 Graduation Rate
25%		 Net Price
$6,693
Nunez Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
2,122		 Graduation Rate
23%		 Net Price
$9,658
Baton Rouge Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
8,116		 Graduation Rate
22%		 Net Price
$9,279
Louisiana Delta Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
4,522		 Graduation Rate
19%		 Net Price
$9,047
Bossier Parish Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
6,460		 Graduation Rate
15%		 Net Price
$8,526
Louisiana State University-Eunice
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,989		 Graduation Rate
13%		 Net Price
$9,716
River Parishes Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
3,232		 Graduation Rate
11%		 Net Price
$9,323
Southern University at Shreveport
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,932		 Graduation Rate
11%		 Net Price
$8,691
Delgado Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
14,140		 Graduation Rate
7%		 Net Price
$9,795
Platt College-McCann-Monroe
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
349		 Graduation Rate
7%		 Net Price
$23,679
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Best 4 Year Bachelor's Degree Colleges in Louisiana

Check below to find the best bachelor's degree programs in the state of Louisiana. A full four-year undergraduate degree can start your career off on the right footing and provide a foundation for a graduate degree later. This list will provide you with excellent options throughout the state of Louisiana, and programs that are respected nationwide. Furthermore, Louisiana bachelor's degree graduates find that entrance to a master’s degree program is a snap.

Tulane University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
12,923		 Graduation Rate
86%		 Net Price
$40,783
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
31,756		 Graduation Rate
68%		 Net Price
$18,143
Saint Joseph Seminary College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
127		 Graduation Rate
64%		 Net Price
$27,792
Loyola University New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
4,367		 Graduation Rate
62%		 Net Price
$24,494
Louisiana Tech University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
11,510		 Graduation Rate
60%		 Net Price
$12,261
Centenary College of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
574		 Graduation Rate
59%		 Net Price
$17,409
Dillard University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,225		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$17,269
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
336		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$19,838
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
16,933		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$12,184
Xavier University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
3,325		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$18,794
Nicholls State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
6,491		 Graduation Rate
49%		 Net Price
$11,545
McNeese State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
7,295		 Graduation Rate
47%		 Net Price
$11,974
University of Louisiana at Monroe
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
8,673		 Graduation Rate
47%		 Net Price
$9,710
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
10,900		 Graduation Rate
44%		 Net Price
$12,336
University of New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
8,231		 Graduation Rate
42%		 Net Price
$10,780
Southern University and A & M College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
7,140		 Graduation Rate
41%		 Net Price
$15,511
University of Holy Cross
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,102		 Graduation Rate
40%		 Net Price
$14,324
Herzing University-Kenner
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
452		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$24,610
Southeastern Louisiana University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
14,220		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$11,890
Louisiana College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,224		 Graduation Rate
37%		 Net Price
$12,495
Grambling State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
5,232		 Graduation Rate
35%		 Net Price
$18,074
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
8,579		 Graduation Rate
31%		 Net Price
$8,834
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
1,294		 Graduation Rate
29%		 Net Price
$15,073
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
3,381		 Graduation Rate
28%		 Net Price
$7,838
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,593		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$15,244
Southern University at New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,309		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$6,761
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
208		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,820		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
939		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
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Best Advanced and Master's Degree Colleges in Louisiana

The key to long-term success in many professions is a graduate degree, which are available from a number of excellent Louisiana educational institutions. The types of graduate programs are masters, doctorate and a master of business administration in Louisiana. Some of the best master’s degrees are in fields such as business, computer science, cyber security, and healthcare, but of course every student will need the right program for them. Louisiana students may also consider a doctoral degree program in the state, which will raise their status beyond all expectations.

Tulane University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
4,943		 Graduation Rate
86%		 Net Price
$40,783
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
5,930		 Graduation Rate
68%		 Net Price
$18,143
Loyola University New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,195		 Graduation Rate
62%		 Net Price
$24,494
Louisiana Tech University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,221		 Graduation Rate
60%		 Net Price
$12,261
Centenary College of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
25		 Graduation Rate
59%		 Net Price
$17,409
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,330		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$12,184
Xavier University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
795		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$18,794
Nicholls State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
585		 Graduation Rate
49%		 Net Price
$11,545
McNeese State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
632		 Graduation Rate
47%		 Net Price
$11,974
University of Louisiana at Monroe
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,725		 Graduation Rate
47%		 Net Price
$9,710
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,075		 Graduation Rate
44%		 Net Price
$12,336
University of New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,518		 Graduation Rate
42%		 Net Price
$10,780
Southern University and A & M College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
816		 Graduation Rate
41%		 Net Price
$15,511
University of Holy Cross
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
327		 Graduation Rate
40%		 Net Price
$14,324
Herzing University-Kenner
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
21		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$24,610
Southeastern Louisiana University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
963		 Graduation Rate
39%		 Net Price
$11,890
Louisiana College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
225		 Graduation Rate
37%		 Net Price
$12,495
Grambling State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,079		 Graduation Rate
35%		 Net Price
$18,074
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
6,002		 Graduation Rate
31%		 Net Price
$8,834
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
276		 Graduation Rate
29%		 Net Price
$15,073
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,503		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$15,244
Southern University at New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
415		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$6,761
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,899		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
906		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
Southern University Law Center
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
669		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
36		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
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Best Online Degree Colleges in Louisiana (Distance Learning Only)

The best online colleges in Louisiana have degree programs which rival any traditional campus diploma. In fact, online learning has proven to be equivalent to any other educational modality. Distance learning in Louisiana means that students don't have to move away from friends and loved ones just to advance their learning and professional prospects. Keep reading to discover the best online colleges in Louisiana.

Colorado Technical University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
27,232		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$16,260
Ashford
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
32,620		 Graduation Rate
8%		 Net Price
$20,415
Purdue
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
38,138		 Graduation Rate
27%		 Net Price
NA
Southern New Hampshire University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
113,514		 Graduation Rate
44%		 Net Price
$39,743
Western Governors University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
136,139		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$7,785
Capella University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
37,859		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
$17,368
Walden University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
48,420		 Graduation Rate
33%		 Net Price
NA

Cost of Louisiana College Education & Salaries

The in-state rates take into account the support of residents and their families through special and general taxes. Some states fund education through lottery sales or other specific funds for higher education. Out-of-state families do not carry these costs and schools pass on the true costs of education to them. Out-of-state rates in Louisiana are more than double the in-state rates. Private schools charge a flat rate for all students and private schools are consistently more expensive than public school rates.

When analyzing the costs of education, students should look into miscellaneous categories of fees and expenses. Many schools advise that there are other costs not included in their estimates of housing on campus or off campus. Using phrases like ‘other expenses’, schools alert students to commonly incurred additional costs. In some cities it is for transportation, in other locations there may be optional fees that are hard to ignore like scarce parking or indoor parking structures in the winter months.

College Cost Analysis - Louisiana vs. National

Average Louisiana Tuition & Fees at 4 Year Public Schools

In-State Tuition - $9,500

National – $10,750

Out-of-State – $22,500

National – $27,500

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid

Louisiana is above the national average in grants received. It is essentially at the national average for dollars per recipient.

Financial Aid Arkansas Nationally
Received Federal Grants 41% 37.7%
Average $ per Recipient $10,258 $10,927

* Institutional aid represents grant and scholarship funds directly awarded by a postsecondary institution.

* Financial aid data represents 4-year public and private nonprofit schools only.

Scholarships & Grants

Louisiana students can take some comfort in the full range of college choices within the Louisiana University system. Students in nearly every part of the state have convenient access to a public college or university campus. The public schools offer in-state tuition rates that are close to the national average and about 60% lower than the out-of-state charges. Many students look for scholarships to help cover the costs of higher education. The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance can provide information on scholarships and loan forgiveness programs.

Louisiana students can help pay for higher education with federal grants (Pell and Stafford). The State of Louisiana also offers a need-based grant similar to the federal Pell Grant. Like scholarships, grants do not require repayment and can reduce student need at the critical time of enrollment and college entry. Louisiana offers a range of merit-based awards and competitive scholarships. Students with high GPAs and standardized test scores can compete for major awards such as full tuition awards for four or more years.

Seven Best Scholarships for Louisiana

The below-listed scholarship programs offer a sampling of available funds. Many of those programs have multiple opportunities that students can access with single applications.

  • LBF
  • SWCSF
  • RSWS
  • LSU
  • LOSFA
  • PFTF
  • TOPS
LBF_logo

LBF

Louisiana Bar Foundation Kids’ Chance Scholarship

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZdv-al4pnjp3-n8pFIcUZbRsv6QJqqihFhvgJK1dymvRx3Q/closedform
Amount: $500-$3,000
Deadline: February 20
The Louisiana Bar Association Foundation provides the Kids’ Chance Scholarship each year to contribute between $500 to $3,000 towards student’s college tuition and fees. The funds go to children and dependents of Louisiana residents that experienced catastrophic work-related injuries. Applications require demonstrated financial need and disability reports.

Eligible recipients must be Louisiana residents between the ages of 16 to 25 years of age and in pursuit of their first bachelor’s degree. Recipients must maintain a “C” average at an accredited in-state school. Recipients should apply for all available state and federal aid to increase the impact of the Bar Foundation funds.

SWCSF

Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund

https://www.brafscholarships.org/
Amount: $1,000 (per semester, up to 8 semesters)
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility requirements include attendance at a Louisiana College or community college with a major in insurance or a related field. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA each funded semester. The program seeks to reward students that demonstrate leadership and character. Related major fields of study include including finance, business, actuarial science, and risk management.

The Baton Rouge Area Scholarship Foundation uses a universal pre-screen for 19 active scholarships. Applicants can prescreen for all available aid. The application screening page link is on the scholarship landing page at:
https://www.iphiview.com/braf/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/StartApplication/tabid/220/Default.aspx

RSWS

Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

http://www.osfa.la.gov/rockefeller.html
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: July 1
The Rockefeller Wildlife scholarship program is a competitive award for Louisiana residents that have lived in Louisiana for at least 12 months prior to application. The program selects about 30 undergraduates each year. The program awards both undergraduate and graduate scholarships each year. The value of the undergraduate award has a maximum of $12,000 that can cover four years of undergraduate study and up to two further years of graduate study.

Applicants must pursue a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university. The initial approval requires full-time enrollment at a participating college, at least 60 hours of college credit with a 2.5 GPA, and a declared major in forestry or an approved field. The scholarship is renewable up to three undergraduate years and two graduate years at $3,000 per grad school year. Students must complete FAFSA, LOFSA and the Rockefeller application form by July 1, 2019.

LSU_logo

MDS

LSU Stamps Scholarship

https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/types_of_scholarships/entering_freshman_scholarships/
Amount: Full tuition in state or out-of-state up to $49,000
Deadline: July 1
Application link: https://www.commonapp.org/
Louisiana State University is the flagship institution for the state. LSU participates in the Stamps Program. This prestigious award pays full tuition for the award winners. Applicants must complete the detailed high school curriculum, achieve a weighted 3.5 GPA, score 33 on the ACT or 1490 on the SAT. Award winners must exhibit leadership and initiative. A universal application also enrolls the applicant for consideration for the President’s Future Leaders in Research Program for an extra $1,550, the Flagship Scholars Award, a Tiger Nation Scholarship, and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship.

LOSFA

LA GO Grant

http://www.osfa.la.gov/go_grant.html
Amount: $300-$3,000
Deadline: FAFSA or July 1
The LA GO grant is a needs-based program that adds state funds to students remaining needs after receipt of a Pell Grant. The aid must be calculated. The student’s school will determine any remaining need and apply the GO grant to the balance up to a maximum of $3,000.

Eligible students must be Louisiana residents, file a FAFSA, and receive a Pell Grant. The student must demonstrate remaining need and prove enrollment at an eligible Louisiana school, college, or university.

PFTF_logo

PFTF

Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Scholarships

http://www.pftaylorfoundation.org/education/scholarships/
Amount: $500-$2,500 (per semester)
Deadline: July 1, December 1
This scholarship is for high school graduates and enrolled incoming first-year college students. Students must request an e-mailed application and return it in time for either the fall or spring semesters in which they intend to enroll. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full-time students at a Louisiana college or university. The must have an ACT score of 19 or better, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have graduated from a Louisiana high school. Students must provide a letter of acceptance to college, a financial statement indicating a need, and a parental consent form. The formal requirements are detailed, and students should examine them carefully, including letters of recommendation and character references.

TOPS_logo

TOPS

The TOPS Opportunity Scholarships

http://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_Opportunity.html
Amount: Statutory Formula for Each School
Deadline: July 1
The TOPS Opportunity award requires US citizenship and residence in Louisiana. The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students or TOPS program provides scholarship funds from the state of Louisiana to students that attend participating Louisiana public schools. The scholarship awards based on need and in the amounts set by the legislature each year. Students qualify by submitting the FAFSA, competing 19 core units while in high school, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a four-point scale. Students must meet the ACT or SAT minimum eligible score.

The Tops program has higher paying levels for students with higher levels of academic achievement as shown by completion of the Tops curriculum, GPA, and test scores. The Tops Honors and TOPS performance levels pay higher amounts per semester hour than the basic opportunity scholarship.

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