5 Agriculture colleges in Louisiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $50,025.
Top Agriculture graduates on this list earn over $61,251—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College leads the rankings, producing Agriculture graduates earning $61,251 while maintaining a 97th percentile mobility score. The school balances strong outcomes with accessibility, demonstrating that serving low-income students doesn't compromise graduate success.
University Of Louisiana At Monroe serves 33% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $46,769. With a 14% payment burden classified as 'Manageable,' graduates can handle loan payments while building careers. This combination of access and manageable debt creates lasting economic mobility.
Earnings: $61,251 | Mobility: 97th percentile
65% Pell students with $43,371 earnings
14% payment burden | Manageable
21% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,251 | $20,500 | Manageable | $25,645 | High | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $52,279 | $22,135 | High | $18,071 | High | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $46,769 | $21,500 | Manageable | $10,174 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $46,453 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | High | 71th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $43,371 | $29,251 | Challenging | $16,237 | High | 87th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
