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#28 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
25 Colleges
14,065 Yearly Graduations
$44,701 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Louisiana is ranked #28 in the nation with 14,065 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $11,175, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $15,284. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

Public Public vs. Private
3,263 Yearly Degrees
$7,349 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 25 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 3,263 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana State University - Shreveport

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,196 $6,196
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,153 $12,132
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $344 $344

#2

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,212 Yearly Degrees
$61,130 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Tulane handed out 2,212 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tulane University of Louisiana

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $59,000 $59,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,130 $2,130
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $3,278 $3,278

Public Public vs. Private
2,196 Yearly Degrees
$13,031 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,196 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,132 $9,132
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,899 $20,834
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $546 $1,196

#4

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
783 Yearly Degrees
$10,130 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UL Lafayette handed out 783 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Louisiana at Lafayette

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,511 $19,239
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $4,619 $4,619
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $563 $1,325

Public Public vs. Private
614 Yearly Degrees
$9,777 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, ULM handed out 614 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Louisiana at Monroe

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,490 $18,590
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,287 $3,287
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $406 $742

Public Public vs. Private
541 Yearly Degrees
$13,089 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 25 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, LSU Health - New Orleans ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 541 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,835 $24,108
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,254 $1,254
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $573 $1,135

#7

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
516 Yearly Degrees
$7,959 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Louisiana Tech handed out 516 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana Tech University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,416 $10,147
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,543 $2,543
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $442 $705

#8

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
479 Yearly Degrees
$9,108 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of New Orleans was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 479 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of New Orleans

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,090 $10,660
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,018 $3,018
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $338 $592

#9

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
461 Yearly Degrees
$10,658 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southern University and A & M College handed out 461 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern University and A & M College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,336 $5,336
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,322 $11,768
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $228 $228

#10

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
394 Yearly Degrees
$18,889 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Loyola University New Orleans was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 394 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Loyola University New Orleans

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,249 $17,249
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,640 $1,640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $818 $818

#11

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
364 Yearly Degrees
$7,270 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 25 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, NOBTS ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 364 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,750 $6,750
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $520 $520
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $375 $375

#12

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
349 Yearly Degrees
$9,614 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NSU handed out 349 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwestern State University of Louisiana

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,738 $16,526
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,876 $3,876
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $476 $927

#13

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
310 Yearly Degrees
$8,768 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southeastern Louisiana University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 310 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southeastern Louisiana University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,684 $19,162
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,084 $2,084
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $487 $1,180

#14

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
288 Yearly Degrees
$8,084 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Nicholls State University handed out 288 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Nicholls State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,686 $6,779
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,398 $2,398
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $669

Public Public vs. Private
233 Yearly Degrees
$15,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, LSU Health - Shreveport handed out 233 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,477 $26,338
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $883 $883
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $587 $1,200

#16

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
227 Yearly Degrees
$8,413 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, McNeese handed out 227 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for McNeese State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,703 $13,740
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,710 $2,710
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $473 $931

#17

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
209 Yearly Degrees
$7,416 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 25 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, GSU ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 209 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Grambling State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,110 $5,110
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,306 $11,329
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $284 $284

#18

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
205 Yearly Degrees
$12,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, XULA handed out 205 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Xavier University of Louisiana

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,670 $10,670
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,230 $2,230
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $471 $471

#19

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
113 Yearly Degrees
$8,750 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SUNO handed out 113 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern University at New Orleans

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,024 $12,965
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,726 $2,726
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,684 $3,992

#20

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
111 Yearly Degrees
$14,530 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Holy Cross was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 111 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Holy Cross

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,690 $12,690
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,840 $1,840
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $656 $656

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
111 Yearly Degrees
$30,945 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 111 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,656 $28,656
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,289 $2,289
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $796 $796

#22

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
69 Yearly Degrees
$8,278 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Louisiana College was ranked the #22 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 69 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisiana College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,828 $7,828
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $412 $412

#23

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$9,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Centenary Louisiana handed out 8 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Centenary College of Louisiana

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,135 $9,135
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $508 $508

#24

Herzing University - Kenner

Kenner, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$11,680 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Herzing University - Kenner handed out 7 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Herzing University - Kenner

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,800 $10,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $880 $880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $675 $675

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2 Yearly Degrees

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

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