U.S. median for this major: $52,601.
College Scorecard field of study; 31 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 45% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,705. College Scorecard.
LSU Liberal Arts / General Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Liberal Arts / General Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses LSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,056 | $56,924 | 5.0 years |
| $30–48k | $15,696 | $68,435 | 6.0 years |
| $48–75k | $20,223 | $88,172 | 7.7 years |
| $75–110k | $23,878 | $104,108 | 9.1 years |
| $110k+ | $26,489 | $115,492 | 10.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (46% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,964) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,476 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Liberal Arts / General Studies at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $49,127 | $34,500 | $7,022 | 38% |
| 2 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $47,652 | $31,000 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 3 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $47,171 | $26,000 | $7,065 | 34% |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $45,873 | $26,844 | $13,466 | 54% |
| 5 | McNeese State University | $45,669 | $27,000 | $12,493 | 47% |
| 6 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $45,010 | $27,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| 7 | Southern University at New Orleans | $44,226 | $55,541 | $14,810 | 13% |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $43,964 | $19,575 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 9 | Louisiana Tech University | $43,183 | — | $11,864 | 64% |
| 10 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $42,692 | $26,541 | $13,154 | 45% |
7 more Louisiana colleges offer Liberal Arts / General Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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About LSU
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,251
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at LSU
- English$49,464
- History$48,454
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$51,592
- Philosophy$50,016
LSU Liberal Arts / General Studies questions
How much do LSU Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn?
Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median $43,964 four years after graduating and $24,879 one year after. The U.S. median for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates across 467 colleges is $52,601.
How much debt do LSU Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $19,575, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is LSU a good school for Liberal Arts / General Studies in Louisiana?
On pay, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn $43,964 four years out, $1,376 below the median for the same major across 10 Louisiana colleges ($45,340) and $8,637 below the U.S. median ($52,601). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does LSU rank for Liberal Arts / General Studies in Louisiana?
Of 10 Louisiana colleges reporting Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks 8th. The highest is Louisiana State University-Shreveport at $49,127.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Liberal Arts / General Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).