Northwestern State University of Louisiana Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Northwestern State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Northwestern State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Northwestern State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for NSU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $23,000 | $39,590 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,990 | $60,880 |
Salary Score ™ for NSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $35,060 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $21,500 | $43,000 | |
| Biology, General | $22,580 | $27,780 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26,250 | $35,060 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $20,500 | $25,660 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,990 | $32,500 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,300 | $18,770 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $27,440 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $21,780 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $25,000 | $26,590 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,500 | $22,190 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $18,750 | $55,690 | |
| History | $21,340 | $26,630 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $22,250 | $28,960 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $19,500 | $43,130 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $27,000 | $61,520 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,710 | $28,600 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $28,180 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,850 | $61,790 | |
| Social Work | $26,450 | $26,120 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,870 | $41,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,000 | $42,680 |
Salary Score ™ for NSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $39,870 | $49,790 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,030 | $41,940 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,000 | $36,310 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $33,000 | $89,380 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $43,640 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $42,240 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,030 | $43,130 |
Most Recent Reviews
Instructors tell you one thing and do another. Very inconsistent. You are on your on in this program. I would suggest the faculty meet with each other so they are all on the same page as to what is expected. Program has potential, just need to be organized with clear instructions.
Overall, I really enjoyed the Psychology program at Northwestern University of Louisiana. There were a few classes that I felt could have been instructed better, but there were also some absolutely amazing professors that truly showed us how we could apply the knowledge in practice. I feel that some of the problems could be fixed if the program had more funding.
For the college as a whole, a few notes: the housing is expensive and maintenance was difficult to work with sometimes but overall I enjoyed my time... Read More