# Best Psychology Colleges in Louisiana

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 22 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-psychology-louisiana

## Methodology

Psychology programs in Louisiana ranked by outcomes and program concentration

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 | [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 |
| 2 | [Nicholls State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university) | Thibodaux, LA | 54% | $45,454 | $12,947 | $22,675 | 0.5x |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Louisiana Tech University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university) | Ruston, LA | 61% | $52,279 | $11,864 | $22,135 | 0.42x |
| 6 | [McNeese State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mcneese-state-university) | Lake Charles, LA | 49% | $46,453 | $12,493 | $23,000 | 0.5x |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [Southeastern Louisiana University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university) | Hammond, LA | 45% | $46,482 | $13,154 | $22,113 | 0.48x |
| 10 | [Centenary College of Louisiana](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/centenary-college-of-louisiana) | Shreveport, LA | 58% | $50,330 | $23,624 | $27,000 | 0.54x |
| 11 | [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 |
| 12 | [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 |
| 13 | [Dillard University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dillard-university) | New Orleans, LA | 44% | $39,196 | $22,094 | $31,000 | 0.79x |
| 14 | [Louisiana State University-Shreveport](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-shreveport) | Shreveport, LA | 35% | $47,477 | $7,022 | $22,500 | 0.47x |
| 15 | [Louisiana State University-Alexandria](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-alexandria) | Alexandria, LA | 35% | $42,205 | $7,065 | $19,000 | 0.45x |
| 16 | [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 |
| 17 | [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 |
| 18 | [Grambling State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/grambling-state-university) | Grambling, LA | 34% | $41,109 | $19,809 | $36,500 | 0.89x |
| 19 | [Louisiana Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/louisiana-christian-university) | Pineville, LA | 42% | $51,700 | $13,113 | $21,875 | 0.42x |
| 20 | [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 |
| 21 | [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 |
| 22 | [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 |

## 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 Psychology Colleges in Louisiana." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-psychology-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/.