Southern University And A & M College

Southern University offers 7 bachelor's degree programs with federal earnings data, reflecting focused program offerings in health professions and social services. Adult Health Nursing represents the institution's flagship program, graduating 102 students annually with median earnings of $65,490.

This program accounts for 27.7% of graduates and demonstrates the institution's strength in preparing healthcare professionals. Corrections Administration graduates 68 students with median earnings of $34,246, while Psychology serves 50 graduates earning $33,765.

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology produces 47 graduates with earnings of $25,281, and Animal-Assisted Therapy serves 46 graduates earning $35,528. Forensic Social Work, with 34 graduates earning $38,183, represents a specialized field with strong outcomes.

Family and Consumer Sciences rounds out the program portfolio with 21 graduates earning $34,456. All tracked programs are designated as top majors at the school, indicating concentrated strength in these focused areas of study.

Southern University maintains relatively affordable sticker prices with in-state tuition of $9,940 and out-of-state tuition of $17,198, positioning costs well below many peer institutions. The average net price of $19,740 represents a moderate discount from published prices, though this exceeds the peer median net price of $12,905 by $6,835.

Net pricing varies significantly by family income, ranging from $18,473 for families earning under $30,000 to $23,940 for families earning over $110,000. This $5,467 gap between lowest and highest income tiers indicates moderate price discrimination in favor of lower-income families.

However, the overall net price structure remains above peer medians across income levels, reflecting the institution's resource constraints as an Under-Resourced Institution. The combination of accessible sticker prices with higher-than-peer net costs creates affordability challenges that require careful financial planning and aggressive pursuit of federal and state financial aid opportunities.

Southern University graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth over time, with median earnings rising from $33,033 six years after enrollment to $38,628 at eight years and $43,371 at ten years. This represents 31.3% growth from the six-year mark, indicating steady career advancement for graduates.

These outcomes are based on robust cohorts of 1,944 graduates at ten years, 1,631 at eight years, and 1,840 at six years, providing high confidence in reported figures. The institution generates $7,224 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it in the 80.3rd percentile nationally for outcome uplift relative to student demographics.

Earnings range from $24,178 at the 25th percentile to $63,976 at the 75th percentile, reflecting a 2.6:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. Low-income graduates earn $37,500, demonstrating the institution's effectiveness in serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Approximately 27.2% of graduates continue to graduate or professional study, indicating balanced preparation for both workforce entry and advanced education. The consistent upward trajectory suggests graduates benefit from strong career preparation despite resource challenges.