The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Education master’s graduates in Louisiana earn a weighted average salary of $42,823 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.
Our education graduate rankings cover 8 of the 11 programs available in Louisiana, accounting for 87% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$41,383
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$27,193
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in Louisiana|#96 in Secondary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,695
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$32,584
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in Louisiana|#111 in Secondary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,409
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.8
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$34,977
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#4 in Louisiana|#112 in Secondary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$40,420
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$28,959
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in secondary education in Louisiana?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in secondary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in secondary education earn in Louisiana?
Salary
$42,823
The median master's degree in secondary education graduate earns $42,823 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in secondary education cost in Louisiana?
Net cost
$13,960
The average annual cost of a master's degree in secondary education is $13,960. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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