Louisiana State University-Shreveport's published cost of attendance is $19,461. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $5,680, middle-income families pay around $5,969, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,599.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,461 |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,518 |
| Room and Board | $9,522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,353 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,439 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $7,022 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,680 |
| $30–48k | $4,836 |
| $48–75k | $5,969 |
| $75–110k | $10,359 |
| $110k+ | $15,599 |
Louisiana State University-Shreveport's published cost of attendance is $19,461. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $5,680, middle-income families pay around $5,969, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,599. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Shreveport #111 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 $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,730; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,673, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Louisiana State University-Shreveport earn median 4-year earnings of $51,673, placing the institution in the 11.6 percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,530 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Louisiana State University-Shreveport in the 19.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Shreveport #1205 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Louisiana State University-Shreveport's concentration in business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,808, at 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The General Studies program graduates 53 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,127, tracking above benchmark at 0.9×. Psychology, General and Biology, General round out the top programs, with 35 and 31 graduates respectively earning median 4-year earnings of $40,731 and $45,759. The institution's dominant focus on Business — representing 39% of degrees — combined with enrollment in Arts (5%) and Education (5%), creates a program portfolio aligned with regional career pathways.
