Southern University and A & M College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern University and A & M College at a glance

• 5,519

  students enrolled

• 1,274

  degrees and certificates a year

• 27%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,077

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,973

• $33,033

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,371

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern University and A & M College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern University and A & M 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 legal studies, health professions, business & management, which lead to legal (14 open), clinical (9 open), finance (35 open), sales (42 open), operations (53 open), marketing (13 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 Southern University and A & M College?

Southern University and A & M College enrolls about 5,519 students and is a public 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awards about 1,274 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College?

27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern University and A & M College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,033 six years after entry and $43,371 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern University and A & M College offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern University and A & M College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern University and A & M 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.