Metairie, Louisiana Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Metairie, Louisiana shows: median public in-state tuition $13,450 (+144.0% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,666 (-28.0% vs U.S.) 822 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 4 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 822 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $13,450 (+144.0% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $21,269 (+113.4% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,666 (-28.0% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 15.4%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Metairie, Louisiana—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Louisiana and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Metairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $13,450 | $21,269 | $9,666 | 15.4% | 822 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $6,004 | $11,456 | $13,271 | 45.1% | 186,739 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Metairie, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie, 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 | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $13,450 | $21,269 | $9,666 | 15.4% | 822 | N/A | N/A |
| Baton Rouge | $13,764 | $20,850 | $14,084 | 45.5% | 48,671 | $51,395 | 91.1% |
| New Orleans | $14,522 | $15,222 | $20,349 | 48.5% | 35,386 | $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% |
| Monroe | $6,674 | $13,466 | $12,500 | 54.2% | 8,286 | $46,769 | 91.4% |
| Lake Charles | $6,397 | $12,204 | $9,833 | 47.0% | 8,115 | $46,453 | 88.6% |
| Alexandria | $5,574 | $11,659 | $9,110 | 34.2% | 7,141 | $42,205 | 89.5% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Metairie, Louisiana vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Metairie, Louisiana median in-state tuition is $13,450, +144.0% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Metairie, Louisiana vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Metairie, Louisiana is $9,666 (-28.0% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.
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
Metairie, Louisiana median public in-state tuition is $13,450, about +144.0% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +169.4%.
Median graduate debt is $9,666 (-28.0% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Metairie, Louisiana is 15.4% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Metairie?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 4 campuses in Metairie, Louisiana with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Metairie?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Metairie is $13,450 and median net price is $21,269. For Louisiana overall, medians are $6,004 and $11,456; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Metairie?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Metairie is N/A vs $47,477 for Louisiana and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Metairie colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Metairie is $9,666 vs $13,271 for Louisiana and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Metairie?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 4 College Scorecard campuses in Metairie, 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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