Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Grambling, Louisiana, Grambling State University is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,164 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,109 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 34.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $36,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.13x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,809 per year. The most popular programs include Criminal Justice & Corrections, Biology, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, and Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,109
Graduation Rate
34.2%
Median Debt
$36,500
Average Net Price
$19,809
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.13x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,164
Admission Rate
44.9%
Average SAT
943
Retention Rate
66.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,706
Pell Grant Rate
75.0%
Federal Loan Rate
77.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,666
Income $30K–$48K
$19,007
Income $48K–$75K
$21,743
Income $110K+
$25,310
Student Demographics
Women
54.9%
White
0.5%
Black
87.1%
Hispanic
1.8%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Bachelor (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,033 | 109 |
| Biology | $54,628 | 78 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,729 | 47 |
| Communications | $43,324 | 40 |
| Accounting | $50,208 | 35 |
| Information Science | $54,803 | 33 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 33 |
| Social Work | $42,644 | 33 |
| Secondary Education | $44,665 | 30 |
| Psychology | $43,561 | 27 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | 27 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 25 |
| Engineering Technology | $68,760 | 24 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | $45,159 | 23 |
| History | Not reported | 14 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $54,594 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $51,278 | 17 |
| Social Work | $59,157 | 15 |
| Public Administration | $56,980 | 13 |
| Social Sciences | $55,999 | 9 |
| Registered Nursing | $99,496 | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Not reported | 12 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Doctoral | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Educational Administration | Master | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Registered Nursing | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Technology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs in Louisiana
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