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Best Education Colleges in Louisiana

24 accredited institutions in Louisiana offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
5,616
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Education Programs in Louisiana

1
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
1,335
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$8,038
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
1,263
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,656
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
633
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$5,407
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicMaster's
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
558
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$5,788
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
318
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,180
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
309
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,777
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
198
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$4,922
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicMaster's
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
165
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,401
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville
156
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$19,590
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$14,553
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicMaster's
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
138
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$6,090
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Grambling State University
Grambling
123
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$5,140
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans
84
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$14,040
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$16,833
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitMaster's
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans
81
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$24,836
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$15,229
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
75
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$5,147
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
42
Graduates/yr
$3,335
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicMaster's
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
33
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,973
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
27
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$61,306
Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
$24,758
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria
24
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$4,950
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
18
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$45,280
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$16,934
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport
12
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$40,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$10,694
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Nunez Community College
Chalmette
9
Graduates/yr
$3,335
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
6
Graduates/yr
$3,435
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans
6
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$4,484
In-State Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport
3
Graduates/yr
$2,618
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in Louisiana

Louisiana has 24 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 5,616 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.