Top Ranked Programs
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.