Best accounting colleges in Louisiana

Accounting bachelor graduates in Louisiana earn a weighted average salary of $54,188 3 years after graduation. This places Louisiana graduate earnings in the bottom 10% nationally. Additionally, accounting graduates earn 6% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our accounting rankings cover 11 of the 14 programs available in Louisiana, accounting for 86% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Louisiana | #26 in Accounting nationally

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Economic score 1.40

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Cost $11,771

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,452

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Louisiana | #60 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 1.71

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Cost $11,813

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,900

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Louisiana | #94 in Accounting nationally

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Economic score 1.95

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Cost $18,761

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,624

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Louisiana | #139 in Accounting nationally

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score 2.27

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Cost $11,352

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,582

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Louisiana | #394 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 4.41

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Cost $13,851

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,014

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Louisiana | #495 in Accounting nationally

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Economic score 10.24

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Cost $12,330

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,635

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Louisiana | #510 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 18.22

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Cost $15,540

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,761

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 1.46

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Cost $7,793

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,461

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.96

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Cost $12,387

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,807

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 45%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Economic score 4.26

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,768

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,761

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 11.52

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Cost $17,701

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,211

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 38%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in accounting in Louisiana?

Years

3.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in accounting in Louisiana is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3.4 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting earn in Louisiana?

Salary

$54,188

The median bachelor's degree in accounting graduate earns $54,188 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in accounting cost in Louisiana?

Net cost

$13,709

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in accounting is $13,709. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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