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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

LA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Construction Management$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Sociology$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Animal Sciences$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).