Compare 8 Sports Studies. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $40,795.
Sports Studies programs produce graduates earning between $33,871 and $54,654—a $21K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in Louisiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $54,654, well above the state average of $40,795. Louisiana Christian University follows at $44,466, while Louisiana Tech produces graduates earning $42,463—proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. LSU graduates borrow $20,500 and face just an 8.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Louisiana Christian offers the best family value with a 20.9% combined burden, while LSU's debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates can manage their loans comfortably.
Highest program earnings: $54,654
Strong outcomes ($54,654) with 74% acceptance
8.8% payment burden | Good
20.9% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,654 | 136 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $44,466 | 12 | $21,875 | Manageable | $9,943 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $42,463 | 28 | $22,135 | Manageable | $18,071 | High | |
| #4 | $39,670 | 74 | $21,500 | Manageable | $10,174 | High | |
| #5 | $38,782 | 121 | $22,113 | Challenging | $10,611 | High | |
| #6 | $36,919 | 30 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,900 | High | |
| #7 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $35,536 | 66 | $23,000 | Challenging | $13,410 | High |
| #8 | $33,871 | 24 | $18,750 | Challenging | $15,048 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
