8 English colleges in Louisiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $48,093.
Top English 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 8 programs deliver both access and results.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College leads the rankings, producing English graduates earning $61,251 while maintaining a 97th percentile mobility score. University of Louisiana at Lafayette follows with $47,089 earnings and 91st percentile mobility—proving schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Southern University And A & M College serves 65% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $43,371. Even better: graduates face just a 12% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category for affordability. Access AND manageable debt.
Earnings: $61,251 | Mobility: 97th percentile
64.6% Pell students with $43,371 earnings
12.0% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.6% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,251 | $20,500 | Challenging | $25,645 | High | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $47,872 | $18,750 | High | $15,048 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $47,089 | $22,902 | Challenging | $13,655 | High | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $46,769 | $21,500 | High | $10,174 | High | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $46,482 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $46,453 | $23,000 | High | $13,410 | High | 71th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $45,454 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $43,371 | $29,251 | Good | $16,237 | Challenging | 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 →
