Compare 18 Psychology, General. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $37,616.
The highest-earning Psychology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 18 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Tulane University Of Louisiana's Psychology, General. program leads with graduates earning $54,708, well above the state average of $37,616. Louisiana State University follows at $46,979, proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to highly selective institutions—LSU's 74% acceptance rate makes quality psychology education accessible.
Highest program earnings: $54,708
Strong outcomes ($46,979) with 74% acceptance
8.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25.2% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,708 | 173 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | High | |
| #2 | $46,979 | 168 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | High | |
| #3 | $42,037 | 35 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,730 | High | |
| #4 | $41,980 | 53 | $26,000 | Challenging | $27,371 | High | |
| #5 | $41,315 | 47 | $22,135 | Manageable | $18,071 | High | |
| #6 | $37,798 | 119 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,900 | High | |
| #7 | $37,733 | 32 | $31,000 | High | $9,000 | High | |
| #8 | $37,655 | 77 | $18,750 | Manageable | $15,048 | High | |
| #9 | $37,492 | 33 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #10 | $37,310 | 153 | $21,500 | Challenging | $10,174 | High | |
| #11 | $36,916 | 126 | $22,902 | Challenging | $13,655 | High | |
| #12 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $36,536 | 38 | $23,000 | Challenging | $13,410 | High |
| #13 | $34,619 | 46 | $24,053 | High | $39,909 | High | |
| #14 | $33,765 | 50 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High | |
| #15 | $32,136 | 81 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High | |
| #16 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | $29,752 | 20 | $31,000 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #17 | $29,685 | 68 | $19,000 | High | $10,000 | High | |
| #18 | $28,677 | 15 | $36,500 | High | $21,007 | High |
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