How much money do Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for LSUA graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $41,000 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods paying $39,500 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $28,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159382 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Louisiana State University Alexandria.