Covington, Louisiana Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Covington, Louisiana: median graduate debt $7,157 (-46.1% vs U.S.) 2,233 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 2,233 students
- Median net price: $24,435 (+145.1% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,157 (-46.1% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Covington serve students across Louisiana with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 2,233 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Covington, Louisiana and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Covington vs Louisiana & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, Louisiana | N/A | $24,435 | $7,157 | N/A | 2,233 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $6,004 | $11,456 | $13,136 | 45.0% | 186,008 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Covington, Louisiana vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, Louisiana | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Louisiana (state median) | $47,477 | 89.7% | 71.7% | 7.0% | — | 75.9% | 0.48 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Louisiana (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, Louisiana | N/A | $24,435 | $7,157 | N/A | 2,233 | N/A | N/A |
| Baton Rouge | $13,764 | $20,850 | $14,084 | 45.5% | 48,671 | $51,395 | 91.1% |
| New Orleans | $14,522 | $15,635 | $20,349 | 48.5% | 34,679 | $50,750 | 89.4% |
| Lafayette | $13,365 | $19,676 | $9,110 | 52.6% | 18,710 | $47,089 | 91.9% |
| Lafayette | $13,365 | $19,676 | $9,110 | 52.6% | 18,710 | $47,089 | 91.9% |
| Hammond | $8,373 | $12,882 | $15,015 | 45.4% | 9,739 | $46,482 | 90.9% |
| Hammond | $8,373 | $12,882 | $15,015 | 45.4% | 9,739 | $46,482 | 90.9% |
| Monroe | $6,674 | $10,584 | $11,000 | 54.2% | 8,278 | $46,769 | 91.4% |
| Monroe | $6,674 | $10,584 | $11,000 | 54.2% | 8,278 | $46,769 | 91.4% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Covington, Louisiana vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Covington, Louisiana is $7,157 (-46.1% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,456.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $7,157 (-46.1% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Covington?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Covington, Louisiana with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Covington?
Median in-state tuition in Covington is N/A and median net price is $24,435. For Louisiana overall, medians are $6,004 and $11,456; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Covington?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Covington is N/A vs $47,477 for Louisiana and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Covington colleges?
Median completer debt in Covington is $7,157 vs $13,136 for Louisiana and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Covington?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Covington, Louisiana, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Louisiana college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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