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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #434 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Southeastern Louisiana University sits in the 58.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting graduates who earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #231 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Southeastern Louisiana University's composite standing reflects a consistent pattern across its strongest pillars: graduates outperform earnings expectations relative to similar students at comparable institutions, and the university's mobility outcomes place it well above many peers in the Azimuth coverage set. These results reflect a broad-access institution in Hammond that converts public-tuition pricing and a business-led program mix into durable post-graduation outcomes for a wide range of students.
Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #434 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University enrolls roughly 9,514 undergraduates. Freshman retention stands at 72.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 45.4%, figures that reflect the institution's ability to move students through to degree completion. The composite is anchored by what Southeastern Louisiana University delivers for its students relative to comparable institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southeastern Louisiana University in the 58.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median earnings four years after enrollment are $50,215, a figure that reflects the university's concentration in Business and related fields that connect graduates to regional and state labor markets. Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #1061 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability shape the institution's broader profile. 33.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.9% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body that skews toward cost-sensitive families for whom net price and debt levels carry real weight. Southeastern Louisiana University sits in the 83.0 percentile for affordability and the 59.3 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, with mobility outcomes in the 84.3 percentile — a composite profile that positions the university as a regional option where broad enrollment and earnings-beyond-expectations performance combine to deliver meaningful value for Louisiana students.
Southeastern Louisiana University's published cost of attendance is $23,604. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,507, low-to-middle-income families pay around $10,309, middle-income families pay about $12,380, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $16,672, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,184. Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #243 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. Southeastern Louisiana University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The university meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,113, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,611; 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 $50,215, median federal debt of $22,113 projects to a monthly payment of about $250 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Southeastern Louisiana University is a strong fit for students in LA who want an accessible regional public university with a clear path to employment in business and related fields, particularly those from low-income or first-generation backgrounds who need a genuinely affordable entry point into higher education. Graduates earn in the 10.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Southeastern Louisiana University sits in the 58.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful signal for a regional institution serving a broad population. With 33.3% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 39.9% identifying as first-generation students, Southeastern Louisiana University is built for students who need real affordability alongside a degree that pays off. The dominant program concentration in Business means students drawn to those fields will find the deepest resources and the strongest alignment between coursework and regional employer demand. Fit depends on two realistic filters: Southeastern Louisiana University is a regional comprehensive university, not a research flagship, so students seeking graduate-school pipelines or highly specialized research programs may find the program portfolio narrower than at larger institutions. Students whose goals center on entering the regional workforce — particularly in business, health, and education — will find the earnings outcomes and access profile a strong match.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
25 graduates
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
34 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
162 graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
37 graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
24 graduates
Southeastern Louisiana University's program mix is anchored in Business, with meaningful enrollment across health, education, and general studies fields — a signature typical of regional public universities serving local workforce pipelines. Business accounts for 21% of graduates, followed by Education at 6% and Arts at 4%, reflecting a broad, applied-professional orientation across 34 programs serving roughly 1,867 students annually.
The program with the strongest combination of scale and earnings is Nursing, which anchors the institution's economic output by pairing meaningful cohort size with competitive four-year earnings. Among the most popular programs, Business Administration program graduates 211 students with median earnings of $51,621 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #273 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
General Studies and Nursing are also among the largest programs by graduate count, reflecting the university's strength in applied and professional fields that feed directly into regional labor markets. The highest-earning programs at Southeastern Louisiana University cluster in technical and applied-professional fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $77,367 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #272 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Accounting and Digital Marketing follow with median earnings of $59,067 and $53,477 respectively, both representing high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings closely reflect labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides broader context for how these program families align with regional and national hiring trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana University-South Bend Similar quality tier (#15270 ranked) | IN | 84% | $44,947 | #15270 | Compare |
Eastern Kentucky University Similar quality tier (#15274 ranked) | KY | 78% | $45,795 | #15274 | Compare |
Louisiana Tech University Similar quality tier in Southwest (#15275 ranked) | LA | 86% | $52,279 | #15275 | Compare |
Ramapo College Of New Jersey Similar quality tier (#15280 ranked) | NJ | 71% | $67,541 | #15280 | Compare |
University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Similar quality tier (#15284 ranked) | PA | 58% | $66,125 | #15284 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Southeastern Louisiana University's published cost of attendance is $23,604. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,507, low-to-middle-income families pay around $10,309, middle-income families pay about $12,380, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $16,672, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,184.
Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #243 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.
Southeastern Louisiana University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The university meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans.
Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,113, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,611; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,215, median federal debt of $22,113 projects to a monthly payment of about $250 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 of Southeastern Louisiana University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,215, placing Southeastern Louisiana University in the 10.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southeastern Louisiana University in the 58.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #1061 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 28.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to LA's no-degree earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern at Southeastern Louisiana University is anchored in Business and a set of applied professional fields. Nursing stands out as the program combining substantial cohort scale with competitive median earnings four years after enrollment.
Among the strongest-performing programs, Business Administration program graduates 211 students and delivers median 4-year earnings of $51,621, with Azimuth ranking the program #273 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/). General Studies and Nursing also contribute meaningfully to the institution's median earnings profile, with graduates in those fields posting median 4-year earnings of $42,692 and $77,367, respectively — Azimuth ranks General Studies #128 and Nursing #272 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The Business family accounts for 21% of degrees, with Education and Arts representing 6% and 4%, respectively — a mix that shapes the institution's overall earnings distribution and reflects its regional workforce orientation.
