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Education Schools in Louisiana

3,006 students earned Education degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,380
Bachelor’s Degree 1,226
Post-Master’s Certificate 220
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 220
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Associate Degree 19

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,811.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,071 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

96% of students get financical aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,674 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Nicholls State University will pay a net price of $12,755.

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

98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,254 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

In their early career, Southeastern grads earn an average salary of $36,197. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,759.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $27,390
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 1,704
Social Sciences 1,534
Communication & Journalism 1,031
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 439
History 426
Library Science 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 26

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