Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at a glance

• 30,594

  students enrolled

• 7,437

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,151

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,038

• $49,218

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,251

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of East Baton Rouge Parish, where the college is.

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• 305

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in East Baton Rouge Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $63,075

  median household income

  East Baton Rouge Parish

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, education, which lead to finance (35 open), sales (42 open), operations (53 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (15 open).

Hiring most: ST Catherines Village (17), Amazon (12), EisnerAmper (11), East Baton Rouge Parish School System (7), Monroe Capital Income Plus (7), Quanta Services (7), Snelling (7), Worley Group (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (63), Operations (53), Sales (42), Finance (35), Human Resources (15), Legal (14). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Baton Rouge Workforce Development Board.

• East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)Baton Rouge · 225-358-4579 · Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-2pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College enrolls about 30,594 students and is a public 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awards about 7,437 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,218 six years after entry and $61,251 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

305 open professional jobs are listed in East Baton Rouge Parish, 48 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. ST Catherines Village has the most openings.