# Best Online Colleges in Louisiana

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 38 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-louisiana

## Methodology

Online programs in Louisiana ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Louisiana Tech University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university) | Ruston, LA | 61% | $52,279 | $11,864 | $22,135 | 0.42x |
| 2 | [University of New Orleans](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans) | New Orleans, LA | 40% | $47,872 | $12,384 | $18,750 | 0.39x |
| 3 | [Nicholls State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university) | Thibodaux, LA | 54% | $45,454 | $12,947 | $22,675 | 0.5x |
| 4 | [McNeese State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mcneese-state-university) | Lake Charles, LA | 49% | $46,453 | $12,493 | $23,000 | 0.5x |
| 5 | [University of Louisiana at Lafayette](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette) | Lafayette, LA | 52% | $47,089 | $13,530 | $22,902 | 0.49x |
| 6 | [Southeastern Louisiana University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university) | Hammond, LA | 45% | $46,482 | $13,154 | $22,113 | 0.48x |
| 7 | [University of Louisiana at Monroe](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe) | Monroe, LA | 52% | $46,769 | $13,466 | $21,500 | 0.46x |
| 8 | [Xavier University of Louisiana](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/xavier-university-of-louisiana) | New Orleans, LA | 49% | $52,184 | $17,127 | $24,053 | 0.46x |
| 9 | [Loyola University New Orleans](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/loyola-university-new-orleans) | New Orleans, LA | 63% | $52,927 | $23,696 | $26,000 | 0.49x |
| 10 | [River Parishes Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/river-parishes-community-college) | Gonzales, LA | 30% | $37,848 | $10,756 | $12,000 | 0.32x |
| 11 | [Nunez Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/nunez-community-college) | Chalmette, LA | 23% | $35,343 | $12,529 | $13,000 | 0.37x |
| 12 | [Dillard University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dillard-university) | New Orleans, LA | 44% | $39,196 | $22,094 | $31,000 | 0.79x |
| 13 | [Tulane University of Louisiana](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana) | New Orleans, LA | 88% | $63,268 | $39,949 | $20,500 | 0.32x |
| 14 | [New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/new-orleans-baptist-theological-seminary) | New Orleans, LA | 51% | N/A | $10,829 | N/A | N/A |
| 15 | [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college) | Baton Rouge, LA | 70% | $61,251 | $19,151 | $20,500 | 0.33x |
| 16 | [Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/franciscan-missionaries-of-our-lady-university) | Baton Rouge, LA | 49% | $59,419 | $18,552 | $27,672 | 0.47x |
| 17 | [Delgado Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/delgado-community-college) | New Orleans, LA | 23% | $33,305 | $9,747 | $20,198 | 0.61x |
| 18 | [Louisiana State University-Shreveport](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-shreveport) | Shreveport, LA | 35% | $47,477 | $7,022 | $22,500 | 0.47x |
| 19 | [Southern University at New Orleans](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-university-at-new-orleans) | New Orleans, LA | 16% | $34,042 | $14,810 | $31,000 | 0.91x |
| 20 | [Louisiana State University-Alexandria](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-alexandria) | Alexandria, LA | 35% | $42,205 | $7,065 | $19,000 | 0.45x |
| 21 | [Louisiana Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-christian-university) | Pineville, LA | 42% | $51,700 | $13,113 | $21,875 | 0.42x |
| 22 | [Grambling State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/grambling-state-university) | Grambling, LA | 34% | $41,109 | $19,809 | $36,500 | 0.89x |
| 23 | [Northwestern State University of Louisiana](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana) | Natchitoches, LA | 44% | $47,021 | $13,606 | $25,000 | 0.53x |
| 24 | [Southern University and A & M College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-university-and-a-m-college) | Baton Rouge, LA | 28% | $43,371 | $20,077 | $29,251 | 0.67x |
| 25 | [Central Louisiana Technical Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-louisiana-technical-community-college) | Alexandria, LA | 72% | $29,558 | $5,702 | $7,000 | 0.24x |
| 26 | [SOWELA Technical Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/sowela-technical-community-college) | Lake Charles, LA | 43% | $32,303 | $7,525 | N/A | N/A |
| 27 | [Fletcher Technical Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fletcher-technical-community-college) | Schriever, LA | 27% | $32,189 | $10,527 | $10,064 | 0.31x |
| 28 | [Baton Rouge Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/baton-rouge-community-college) | Baton Rouge, LA | 29% | $34,581 | $9,474 | $12,450 | 0.36x |
| 29 | [Louisiana State University-Eunice](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-eunice) | Eunice, LA | 16% | $36,498 | $10,421 | $14,250 | 0.39x |
| 30 | [University of Holy Cross](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-holy-cross) | New Orleans, LA | 42% | $49,316 | $15,635 | $26,995 | 0.55x |
| 31 | [Louisiana Delta Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-delta-community-college) | Monroe, LA | 29% | $30,438 | $7,702 | $12,500 | 0.41x |
| 32 | [South Louisiana Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/south-louisiana-community-college) | Lafayette, LA | 30% | $31,432 | $12,564 | $11,000 | 0.35x |
| 33 | [Herzing University-New Orleans](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/herzing-university-new-orleans) | Metairie, LA | 30% | $36,909 | $21,269 | $21,500 | 0.58x |
| 34 | [Remington College-Lafayette Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/remington-college-lafayette-campus) | Lafayette, LA | 39% | $31,349 | $29,592 | $13,271 | 0.42x |
| 35 | [Northshore Technical Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northshore-technical-community-college) | Lacombe, LA | 38% | $29,734 | $10,773 | $12,000 | 0.4x |
| 36 | [Remington College-Shreveport Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/remington-college-shreveport-campus) | Shreveport, LA | 30% | $31,349 | $30,758 | $13,271 | 0.42x |
| 37 | [Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/remington-college-baton-rouge-campus) | Baton Rouge, LA | 34% | $31,349 | $23,003 | $13,271 | 0.42x |
| 38 | [Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwest-louisiana-technical-community-college) | Minden, LA | 75% | $32,503 | $9,256 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Louisiana." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-louisiana

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.