The University has recently been ranked as the best in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in the outcome of return on investment.
“LSU has proven to be a place where students can get an exceptional education with a great return on investment with starting salaries that are, on average, $12,000 higher than students [graduating] from other universities,” said LSU President F. King Alexander in a news release.
University graduates can anticipate early career earnings of $52,700 and mid-career earnings of $100,400, which both rank the highest in the state among public universities, according to PayScale’s 2017-18 College Salary Report. The report states the University ranks third for early career earnings and fourth in mid-career earnings.
PayScale measures early career earnings as the median salary for alumni with zero to five years of experience, while mid-career earnings are measured for the median salary earned by alumni after 10 years. The measurements derive the data from 2,441 associate and bachelor’s degree-granting institutions in the U.S.
Washington Monthly’s 2017 College Guide and Rankings reported the University ranked No. 70 among public universities and No. 108 overall. This makes the University the highest ranked university in the state. In the SEC, the University ranks fifth.
Washington Monthly rankings are based upon social mobility, research and service.
Additionally, the University is recognized by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in the 2017 “Best College Value” rankings.
The University has also been ranked on Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges and U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities Rankings.
“For years, the public has had to rely on rankings that emphasize how many students a university turns away, and how much money is spent on the select few allowed admission,” Alexander said in the news release. “We welcome the newest breed of rankings that look at outcomes and offer families more transparency as to what they’re getting for their investment.”