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Southern University Law Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$33,033

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Annual Tuition

$0

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Southern University Law Center earn a median of $43,371 ten years after entry — 20% below the national median.

At a Glance

Total Students

648

Retention Rate

60%

Faculty Ratio

21

Financial Aid

N/A

Median Debt

$29,251

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Southern University Law Center is a public institution with 648 students. The school's retention rate is 60.1%. The median debt for graduates is $29,251. Graduates' median earnings one year after graduation are $40,903. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $33,033, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,371.

The institution offers in-state tuition at $0. The school provides financial aid to a percentage of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$33k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 89% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southern University Law Center graduates earn a median salary of $40,903. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $33,033. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $43,371. The median debt for graduates is $29,251.

The Southern University Law Center has a student body of 648 students. The retention rate is 60.1%. In-state tuition is listed as $0.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Law

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $51,071

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $96,013

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $30,636

Public Administration

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $41,523

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $37,855

Marketing

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $40,750

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $42,524

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $53,179

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $49,717

Social Work

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $29,703

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $39,822

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $48,710

Psychology, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $31,165

Biology, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $36,095

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $25,675

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $75,001

Civil Engineering

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $60,219

Agriculture, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $30,865

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Campus Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Southern University Law Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $33,033 and 10 years after is $43,371.