Best Value Finance and Financial Management Services Colleges in Louisiana

Louisiana's finance programs show a striking earnings gap, with Tulane graduates earning $64,281 annually while University of Louisiana at Monroe alumni start at $32,925. The state's 12 programs range from LSU-Shreveport's $8,130 net cost to Tulane's $43,939, reflecting the mix of accessible public options and elite private institutions. Louisiana's energy sector and major ports in New Orleans and Baton Rouge create strong demand for finance professionals who understand commodity trading, project financing, and international logistics. Public university students benefit from the TOPS scholarship program, which covers tuition costs for qualifying residents.

Programs

$8,130 – $43,939

Net Price Range

$42,926

Avg. Program Earnings

53.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana	$11,257	$41,565	$8,460	52.0%	71.2%
2	Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana	$12,174	$39,585	$8,373	44.8%	99.0%
3	Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana	$12,209	$39,009	$10,125	57.6%	62.4%
4	University of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana	$11,147	$35,060	$9,172	42.5%	69.8%
5	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$20,015	$57,318	$11,954	71.0%	75.7%
6	University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, Louisiana	$11,633	$32,925	$9,190	50.6%	70.1%
7	University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, Louisiana	$14,118	$36,103	$10,418	52.0%	74.6%
8	Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana	$22,762	$40,485	$47,240	67.4%	78.1%
9	Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana	$43,939	$64,281	$65,538	88.9%	11.5%
10	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana	$8,130		$7,327	33.2%	88.9%
11	Nicholls State University Thibodaux, Louisiana	$12,091		$8,173	54.3%	98.4%
12	Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$19,740		$9,940	28.5%	53.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Louisiana finance programs?

Tulane graduates earn $64,281 annually compared to $32,925 at University of Louisiana at Monroe, a difference of over $31,000. LSU Baton Rouge also produces strong earners at $57,318, while most other public programs cluster between $35,000-$42,000.

How do graduation rates compare across Louisiana's finance programs?

Tulane leads with an 88.9% graduation rate, followed by Loyola at 67.4% and LSU Baton Rouge at 71%. Most public universities fall between 42-58%, with Southern University showing the lowest completion rate at 28.5%.

Is student debt manageable at Louisiana's finance programs?

Most graduates carry moderate debt loads, with Southeastern Louisiana showing just $15,438 in average debt. Even at higher-cost schools like Tulane, debt averages $21,250, while McNeese State graduates owe $27,680.

Where do Louisiana finance graduates find the best job opportunities?

The state's oil and gas industry, petrochemical companies, and busy ports create finance roles in energy trading, project management, and logistics. New Orleans and Baton Rouge serve as major financial centers with banks, energy companies, and maritime businesses.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.