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Education in Louisiana

Education Schools in Louisiana

2,792 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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 1,316
Bachelor’s Degree 1,115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 154
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 154
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 119
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 119
Associate Degree 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Louisiana

There are 104,800 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, education grads earn an average of $53,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

645 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $18,761. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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419 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending Louisiana State University - Shreveport will pay a net price of $7,793. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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352 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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227 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 76% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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210 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,387. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,768. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 12% $56,070
Elementary School Teachers 7% $48,040
Preschool Teachers 7% $28,960
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $48,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Library Science 102

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