Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Louisiana State University-Alexandria's program mix centers on Business, which anchors the institution's degree output and drives its strongest earnings outcomes. Nursing combines meaningful cohort scale with solid four-year earnings, making it the program that contributes most to the institution's overall financial return profile.

The largest programs by graduate count include General Studies (93 graduates), Psychology, General (79 graduates), Business Administration (76 graduates), and Nursing (70 graduates), reflecting a student body that concentrates heavily in applied professional fields. Business accounts for 25% of graduates, followed by Education at 3% and other STEM fields at 54%.

The strongest earnings outcomes at Louisiana State University-Alexandria come from its business-oriented programs. Azimuth ranks Nursing #201 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $87,651 from a cohort of 70 graduates.

Azimuth ranks Criminal Justice #134 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $52,560. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #296 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $49,772 from a cohort of 76 graduates.

These programs reflect Louisiana State University-Alexandria's positioning as an applied-professional institution serving the central Louisiana labor market, where business administration, health services, and related fields align with regional employer demand. The concentration in Business and adjacent fields means graduates enter local and regional workforces in roles with relatively direct hiring pipelines.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides broader context for how these program families align with national labor-market trends.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria's published cost of attendance is $15,550. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $5,008, middle-income families pay around $7,524, and higher-income families pay approximately $11,941.

Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Alexandria #62 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing.

For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,983, median federal debt of $19,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,983, placing Louisiana State University-Alexandria in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,210 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Louisiana State University-Alexandria in the 31.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Alexandria #1094 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to LA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential.

The earnings pattern at Louisiana State University-Alexandria is anchored in Business, which forms the core of the institution's degree output and connects graduates to stable regional employment. General Studies is the highest aggregate-return program, with 93 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,171, and Azimuth ranks the program #91 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).

Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the strongest-earning clusters, with cohorts of 79 and 76 graduates respectively, each posting competitive early-career pay relative to their fields. Nursing and Accounting serve as additional enrollment anchors, broadening the institution's occupational reach across LA's regional labor market.