Graduate and Undergraduate Business Schools in Louisiana

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Situated on the Gulf of Mexico and bordered by Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi, Louisiana, the birthplace of American jazz, also boasts of the infamous Mardi Gras festival in its largest city, New Orleans.

Using data from the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) statistics, 28 public and non-profit institutions offer business degrees. Of these, 16 offer business-accredited programs at the undergraduate level and 13 at the graduate level, giving the state a good percentage of accredited schools. This is important because business accreditation provides you with the assurance that the program you select has clearly stated objectives. The school has proven that its program produces quality outcomes while adhering to national and international standards.

All of the business schools on this page have been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and/or International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). They are all public or non-profit and regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

This article provides you with the data you need to choose the ideal Louisiana business degree for your needs based on various key factors: tuition, financial aid, entrance exam scores, acceptance rates, and more. The three sections below cover undergraduate business degrees, graduate schools, and the job outlook for business school graduates in Louisiana.

Best Business Schools in Louisiana

Best business schools in Louisiana according to US News data.

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge – #83 in Best Business Schools, #168 in Best Part-time MBA, #70 in Top Public Schools, #108 in Best Undergraduate Business School Programs, #51 in Best Online MBA Programs
Louisiana Tech University – #235 in Undergraduate Business School Programs, #131 in Best Online MBA Programs
Loyola University New Orleans – #15 Top Supply Chain and Logistics MBA, #12 in Best Value Schools, #7 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #12 in Top Regional Universities South
Tulane University – #44 in Best National Universities, #63 in Best Value Schools, #44 in Best Undergraduate Business School Programs

17 Undergraduate Business Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has an average tuition cost of around $12,580, which is offset by an average financial aid of around $8,878. As with many states, the average cost is skewed higher by a few top-end schools that charge more than average.

The most expensive schools in the state are Xavier University of Louisiana ($23,046) and Tulane University ($51,010). The two schools offer financial aid, an average of $11,915 at Xavier University of Louisiana and $26,489 for Tulane University.

Graduation rates for undergraduate programs in Louisiana are moderate, with the 16 schools for which we have figures averaging out at 42%. Louisiana State University provides the best combination of acceptance rate (76%) and graduation rate (66%) on our list.

We have gathered acceptance rate information for all of the bachelor’s programs for business degrees in Louisiana. The average acceptance rate is 61%, with 12 of the 16 having acceptance rates of at least 50%.

Examine the table below for the most important data about undergraduate business schools, including annual in-state tuition costs, average aid per student, acceptance rates, median SAT and ACT scores of accepted students, and graduation rates. Click any column header to sort the table based on its contents.

School	City	Tuition	Aid	Median SAT	Median ACT	Accept. Rate	Grad. Rate
Grambling State University	Grambling	$7,371	$6,685	810-970	16-20	45%	34%
Louisiana College	Pineville	$15,978	$10,201	870-1060	18-23	72%	35%
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	$10,814	$9,924	1010-1250	23-28	76%	66%
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	$9,117	$8,956	980-1200	21-27	63%	53%
Loyola University New Orleans	New Orleans	$38,754	$24,237	1020-1240	23-29	68%	55%
McNeese State University	Lake Charles	$7,310	$7,219	890-1110	20-24	64%	41%
Nicholls State University	Thibodaux	$7,641	$6,878	945-1134	20-24	83%	47%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Natchitoches	$7,620	$6,984	880-1100	19-24	62%	32%
Southeastern Louisiana University	Hammond	$7,773	$6,985		19-24	87%	40%
Southern University and A&M College	Baton Rouge	$9,332	$6,547	845-1095	20-27	99%	29%
Southern University at New Orleans	New Orleans	$6,421	$5,056		16-19	12%	16%
Tulane University	New Orleans	$51,010	$26,489	1240-1410	29-32	26%	83%
University of Holy Cross		$11,632	$5,431		18-22	40%	29%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Lafayette	$9,450	$7,683	940-1180	21-26	51%	46%
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe	$8,284	$6,871	950-1360	20-25	76%	42%
University of New Orleans	New Orleans	$8,484	$8,231	950-1230	20-24	60%	36%
Xavier University of Louisiana	New Orleans	$23,046	$11,915	890-1110	20-26	62%	41%

15 Graduate Business Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana offers 13 accredited business choices for masters-level business study, with a moderately affordable average cost for tuition and fees of about $28,090. As with Louisiana’s undergraduate program costs, this average is skewed by the most expensive program, Tulane University, which costs nearly $107,060 per year. Excluding this school drops the average tuition cost in Louisiana to around $21,509 for the other 12 institutions, with Louisiana State University Shreveport being the most affordable graduate program at $11,070.

Our data includes average admission GMAT scores for seven graduate business schools in Louisiana. The average scores cluster in a fairly tight range, from 454 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to 602 at Tulane University.

As mentioned earlier, many students go back to school for a graduate business degree after obtaining work experience, and some prefer to keep working while studying at their own pace. There are a number of excellent online MBA programs in Louisiana that suit this need nicely. Most online programs in the state offer the same basic curriculum and courses as their offline equivalents.

The following table allows you to compare tuition costs, average GMAT scores, the percentage of faculty with a doctoral degree, and student-to-faculty ratios. Click any column’s header to sort the table based on that criteria.

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School	City	Tuition	Avg. GMAT	Faculty with Doct. Degree	Student/ Faculty
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	$33,828	560	82%	4.24
Louisiana State University Shreveport	Shreveport	$11,070		96%	8.55
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	$14,640	522	80%	2.21
Loyola University New Orleans	New Orleans	$41,897	497	83%	2.55
McNeese State University	Lake Charles	$17,745		91%	1.25
Nicholls State University	Thibodaux	$15,000		74%	2.69
Southeastern Louisiana University	Hammond	$17,268	463		0.97
Southern University and A&M College	Baton Rouge	$28,884		79
Southern University at New Orleans	New Orleans	$17,540		100%	3.68
Tulane University	New Orleans	$107,060	602	87%	8.35
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Lafayette	$23,178	454
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe	$16,370		70%	1.14
University of New Orleans	New Orleans	$20,684	479	92%	3.35

Job Outlook for Business School Graduates in Louisiana

Business graduates have a bright future across the United States. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, from 2016 to 2026, total growth of at least 5% is projected in 32 out of 37 business and management occupations listed.^{5/sup> Market analysts and marketing specialists are predicted to have the most growth nationwide, at 22.8% over that 10-year period, with financial managers coming in second place at 18.7%.⁵}

Louisiana’s overall unemployment rate remains stable and low; it has been near or slightly below 5% for the last year.⁶ In the state, a total of about 108,670 people were employed in the business and management sector in 2016.⁶ General and operations managers comprise the largest subgroup by far, with 28,050 employed, well ahead of business operations specialists at 18,100 and accountants and auditors at 10,380.⁶

Occupation Title	BLS.gov Code	2016 Total Employment Louisiana	Mean Hourly Wage Louisiana	Mean Annual Wage Louisiana	National Growth 2016-26
Accountants and Auditors	13-2011	10,380	$32	$65,930	8.0%
Administrative Services Managers	11-3011	2,730	$38	$78,830	9.1%
Advertising and Promotions Managers	11-2011	270	$35	$72,270	5.8%
Agents andManagers of Artists and Athletes	13-1011	50	$26	$53,770	10.0%
Architectural and Engineering Managers	11-9041	1,310	$72	$149,460	7.4%
Budget Analysts	13-2031	430	$32	$67,210	10.4%
Business Operations Specialists	13-1199	18,100	$27	$56,730	10.1%
Chief Executives	11-1011	790	$95	$197,320	11.9%
Compensation and Benefits Managers	11-3111	170	$36	$74,500	0.187
Compensation, and Benefits Specialists	13-1141	1,110	$21	$44,110	5.6%
Compliance Officers	13-1041	4,590	$29	$61,010	5.0%
Construction Managers	11-9021	3,080	$46	$96,700	8.9%
Cost Estimators	13-1051	2,180	$30	$63,280	10.3%
Credit Analysts	13-2041	290	$31	$64,430	11.4%
Credit Counselors	13-2071	320	$17	$36,290	5.5%
Financial Analysts	13-2051	910	$39	$81,880	4.9%
Financial Examiners	13-2061	150	$44	$91,710	8.2%
Financial Managers	11-3031	5,060	$49	$102,060	10.6%
General and Operations Managers	11-1021	28,050	$54	$111,620	7.1%
Human Resources Managers	11-3121	1,470	$40	$84,180	-7.8%
Human Resources Specialists	13-1071	3,770	$26	$54,150	6.9%
Information Systems Managers	11-3021	1,940	$51	$106,380	12.0%
Insurance Underwriters	13-2053	1,070	$36	$74,780	10.2%
Labor Relations Specialists	13-1075	130	$32	$67,350	8.5%
Loan Officers	13-2072	3,800	$28	$57,640	11.5%
Logisticians	13-1081	950	$38	$79,240	22.8%
Management Analysts	13-1111	2,980	$39	$81,680	8.8%
Market Analysts and Marketing Specialists	13-1161	2,610	$24	$50,460	10.0%
Marketing Managers	11-2021	780	$45	$92,970	6.5%
Meeting and Event Planners	13-1121	390	$21	$44,060	8.4%
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	11-2031	300	$42	$86,810	10.8%
Purchasing Managers	11-3061	670	$42	$86,620	-5.2%
Sales Managers	11-2022	3,020	$54	$111,700	9.8%
Tax Examiners and Revenue Agents	13-2081	690	$25	$51,630	13.9%
Tax Preparers	13-2082	1,420	$18	$37,260	11.5%
Training and Development Managers	11-3131	350	$38	$78,580	-0.6%
Training and Development Specialists	13-1151	2,360	$25	$52,730	10.8%

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References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics: https://nces.ed.gov/
2. AACSB, Best Business Schools: https://bestbizschools.aacsb.edu/aacsb-accredited
3. ACBSP, Business Schools: https://acbsp.org/page/accreditation-overview
4. IACBE, Business Schools: https://iacbe.org/accreditation/
5. US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
6. US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Employment and Wage Estimates Louisiana: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_la.htm
7. US News & World Report, 2018 Best Business Schools: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools