Best History Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has 10 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 113 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,009 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in LA

$31,009

LA Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

History Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,607

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 93.7%

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA · Public

$27,439

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.0%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$33,459

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,242

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 74.0%

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.8%

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,784

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 94.3%

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.6%

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA · Public

$39,729

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.5%

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,018

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 74.6%

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA · Public

$27,476

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Louisiana?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #1 for History in Louisiana with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Louisiana?

History graduates in Louisiana earn an average of $31,009 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Louisiana?

University of New Orleans is the most selective History program in Louisiana with an acceptance rate of 66.8%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 81.1%.

Other Popular Majors in Louisiana

Industrial Engineering $73,949 Chemical Engineering $68,307 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $59,949 Information Science/Studies $59,350 Construction Management $59,187 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $58,403 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $54,986 Civil Engineering $52,416

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.