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Elementary Education and Teaching programs in Louisiana

18 colleges in Louisiana offer Elementary Education and Teaching, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Elementary Education and Teaching. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe

    Monroe, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,466
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,769
  • Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,151
    Graduation rate
    69%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $61,251
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette

    Lafayette, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,530
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,089
  • University of New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,384
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,872
  • Nicholls State University

    Thibodaux, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,947
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,454
  • Southeastern Louisiana University

    Hammond, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,154
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,482
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Natchitoches, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,606
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,021
  • Southern University and A & M College

    Baton Rouge, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $20,077
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,371
  • Louisiana Tech University

    Ruston, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $11,864
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,279
  • Grambling State University

    Grambling, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,809
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,109
  • McNeese State University

    Lake Charles, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,493
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,453
  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria

    Alexandria, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,065
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,205
  • Louisiana Christian University

    Pineville, LA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,113
    Graduation rate
    44%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,700
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport

    Shreveport, LA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $7,022
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,477
  • University of Holy Cross

    New Orleans, LA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,635
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,316
  • Xavier University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,127
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,184
  • Centenary College of Louisiana

    Shreveport, LA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $23,624
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,330
  • Southern University at New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $14,810
    Graduation rate
    13%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,042

Program 13.1202, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).