Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$28,200
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$2,284/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
12.3 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
62%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Louisiana State University-Alexandria graduates earn a median of $42,113. The median debt for graduates is $19,000. The annual tuition cost for in-state students is $7,050.
The five-year median earnings for graduates is $37,284, and the ten-year median earnings is $42,205. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$7,050
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$37,284
Graduation Rate
33%
Receive Financial Aid
39%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $28,200 | $34,437 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Psychology, General. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $28,200 | $49,644 | 939% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $28,200 | $36,032 | -27% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $28,200 | $37,848 | 102% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $28,200 | $43,954 | 535% |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $28,200 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
62%
20yr ROI
75%
20yr ROI
48%
20yr ROI
41%
20yr ROI
51%
20yr ROI
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.