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2025 Best Education Schools in Louisiana

10 Colleges in Louisiana
3,043 Education Degrees Awarded
$53,180 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #4 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,043 degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Louisiana Your choice of education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Education in Louisiana

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Louisiana Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
721 Education Degrees Awarded
$36,618 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in education has to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were about 721 education students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, education degree recipients typically earn about $36,618 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in education from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
327 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,870 Median Starting Salary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in education. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 327 education students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career income of $40,870.

More information about a degree in education from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
185 Education Degrees Awarded
$46,140 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana Tech University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in education. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Ruston. A Best Colleges rank of #1592 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 185 education students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make around $46,140 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Louisiana Tech University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Education Degrees Awarded
$44,644 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Louisiana at Monroe if you want to pursue a degree in education. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1356 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were about 213 education students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, education degree recipients usually earn around $44,644 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in education from University of Louisiana at Monroe

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
443 Education Degrees Awarded
$48,717 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Shreveport. A Best Colleges rank of #1222 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a great university overall.

There were approximately 443.00000000000006 education students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University - Shreveport in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career wages of $48,717.

More information about a degree in education from Louisiana State University - Shreveport

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Education Degrees Awarded
$47,847 Median Starting Salary

NSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Natchitoches. This university ranks 14th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 249.00000000000003 education students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $47,847.

More information about a degree in education from Northwestern State University of Louisiana

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
225 Education Degrees Awarded
$47,280 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 225.00000000000003 education students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career earnings of $47,280.

More information about a degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
162 Education Degrees Awarded
$49,143 Median Starting Salary

Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Thibodaux. This university ranks 19th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 162 education students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients usually earn around $49,143 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in education from Nicholls State University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Education Degrees Awarded
$47,905 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 77 education students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $47,905.

More information about a degree in education from University of New Orleans

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Education Degrees Awarded
$22,864 Median Starting Salary

GSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Grambling. This university ranks 28th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 58 education students who graduated with this degree at GSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients typically make about $22,864 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Grambling State University

Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 6,573
West Virginia 38 1,439
Mississippi 38 3,988
South Carolina 38 3,529
Florida 38 9,462
Virginia 38 8,301
Arkansas 38 4,035
Alabama 37 4,473
Kentucky 37 5,091
Georgia 37 7,575
Tennessee 37 4,689

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 805
Teacher Education Subject Specific 676
Educational Administration 573
Curriculum & Instruction 413
Student Counseling 190
General Education 185
Special Education 118
Other Education 53
Instructional Media Design 25
Teaching English or French 5

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