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Social Work non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$808 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff
$79,360 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
GRADUATE-DEGREE BASELINE

$57,436 vs. $51,790

$5,646 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis442 bachelor’s program records

This is a cross-cohort benchmark, not the salary increase caused by earning this graduate credential. Your current earnings remain the correct baseline for personal ROI.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$19,151

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$57,436

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$19,151Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,705Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE73.3%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE68.8%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1
$57,436Year 4
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CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,786
Estimated loan paymentNot available
Not availableborrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$57,436 vs. $56,628

$808 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Social and Community Service Managers$82,090 median wageLA estimate · 2,680 jobs · 11-9151$67,020–$100,970 middle 50% of LA wages+7.2% projected U.S. growth · 18,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeChild, Family, and School Social Workers$56,800 median wageLA estimate · 1,110 jobs · 21-1021$41,640–$63,310 middle 50% of LA wages+4.4% projected U.S. growth · 33,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSocial Work Teachers, Postsecondary$77,570 median wageU.S. estimate · 12,610 jobs · 25-1113+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeSocial Workers, All Other$69,230 median wageLA estimate · 850 jobs · 21-1029$56,940–$94,310 middle 50% of LA wages+2.3% projected U.S. growth · 5,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeHealthcare Social Workers$61,080 median wageLA estimate · 1,970 jobs · 21-1022$57,450–$73,340 middle 50% of LA wages+8.5% projected U.S. growth · 16,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,100 median wageLA estimate · 970 jobs · 21-1023$36,380–$62,170 middle 50% of LA wages+10.3% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeMarriage and Family Therapists$66,940 median wageU.S. estimate · 66,740 jobs · 21-1013+13.5% projected U.S. growth · 6,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeProbation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,910 median wageLA estimate · 980 jobs · 21-1092$49,740–$75,560 middle 50% of LA wages+3.0% projected U.S. growth · 7,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCounselors, All Other$47,830 median wageLA estimate · 1,510 jobs · 21-1019$39,100–$57,860 middle 50% of LA wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 4,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degree
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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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