by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Louisiana State University - Shreveport tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for master’s degrees in Louisiana for overall quality. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school located in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport has the honor of being ranked #3 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Tech University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. This fairly large public school is located in Ruston, Louisiana.
Louisiana Tech University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 17 master’s degree schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school located in Monroe, Louisiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Louisiana at Monroe is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Louisiana.
A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list means McNeese State University is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Not only is McNeese State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Louisiana for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. This fairly large public school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Louisiana.
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University of New Orleans ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. UNO is a medium-sized public school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Not only is University of New Orleans a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Louisiana for overall quality.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #7. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Louisiana.
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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking. Southeastern is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana.
Southeastern Louisiana University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tulane University of Louisiana has the honor of being ranked #1 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Nicholls State University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Not only is Nicholls State University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Louisiana for overall quality.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Northwestern State University of Louisiana a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Louisiana for overall quality.
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With a ranking of #12, Loyola University New Orleans did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Loyola University New Orleans a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Louisiana for overall quality.
Louisiana College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana list. Louisiana College is located in Pineville, Louisiana and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Louisiana College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Louisiana.
Xavier University of Louisiana came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking. XULA is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Xavier University of Louisiana has the honor of being ranked #10 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Holy Cross did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #15. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Holy Cross has the honor of being ranked #11 in Louisiana for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Southern University and A & M College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking, coming in at #16. This medium-sized public school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Not only is Southern University and A & M College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Louisiana for overall quality.
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Grambling State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Louisiana ranking. GSU is located in Grambling, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Grambling State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Louisiana for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.