Best Sociology Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 12 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 277 recent graduates. Graduates in Louisiana earn $26,981 on average within two years — 15% below the national average of $31,633. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
Public vs Private: Sociology in Louisiana
Public schools in Louisiana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.
Sociology Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Public
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Public
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA ·
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Private
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · Public
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private
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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.