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Education Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 1,732 students earned their Education degrees in LA.

An Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Louisiana

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,380
Post-Master’s Certificate 220
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 220
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 23.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Louisiana

104,800 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $53,820, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

390 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,071 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,703.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $44,326.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,674 a year.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,254 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. In their early career, ULM grads earn an average salary of $34,857. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at ULM.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,336. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,304.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#10

Louisiana College

Pineville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Louisiana College will pay a net price of $14,946. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 33% $0
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $102,520
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Business Professors 18% $61,420
History Professors 17% $60,800
Economics Professors 14% $105,460
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 14% $31,950
Biological Science Professors 14% $70,060
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,970
Coaches and Scouts 13% $33,700
Technical Education Teachers 13% $52,660
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 12% $56,070
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $56,740
Education Administrators 12% $62,000
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $0
Interpreters and Translators 11% $36,370
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $63,480
Teachers 10% $0
Instructional Coordinators 10% $47,210
Postsecondary Education Administrators 9% $82,280
Special Education Teachers 9% $56,070
Computer Science Professors 9% $87,220
Librarians 9% $52,660
Education Professors 8% $56,680
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $71,360
Middle School Teachers 7% $49,210
Teacher Assistants 7% $19,430
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $49,890
Elementary School Teachers 7% $48,040
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $50,350
Special Education Professors 7% $51,750
Social Scientists 7% $71,420
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $49,700
Preschool Teachers 7% $28,960
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $48,970
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $53,860
Preschool Education Administrators 6% $40,080
Vocational Education Professors 1% $43,040
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $89,990
Geography Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Psychology 249
Social Sciences 163
Library Science 102
History 78
Communication & Journalism 75
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 3

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