Is Southern University Law Center worth it?
Southern University Law Center is a public, four-year institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (midsize city), part of the Southern University system. It offers programs up to the doctor's degree level; recent completions data was not available.
Southern University Law Center is part of Southern University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Southern University Law Center
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,903
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,666
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,371
Students (undergrad)
607
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $51,071 | $67,462 | 213 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $79,871 | $86,838 | 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,499 | $49,609 | 74 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $30,636 | $41,311 | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,165 | $41,901 | 47 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $42,524 | $53,159 | 46 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $41,523 | $55,482 | 45 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,855 | $50,616 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,911 | $48,716 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $39,822 | $56,111 | 40 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $49,717 | $64,924 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $96,013 | $120,049 | 39 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $45,907 | $58,951 | 32 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,095 | $44,880 | 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $53,179 | $73,081 | 30 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 4,121 |
| Educational Services | 21% | 3,704 |
| Public Administration | 13% | 2,224 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,467 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,319 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 925 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 645 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 629 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern University Law Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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