Best Business Programs in Louisiana for 2027

Business programs in Louisiana have two rankings on this site so far, Bachelor's in Finance and Bachelor's in Marketing, drawn from 14 programs analyzed. Of the ten schools ranked, eight are public and two private, and one offers the program online. Marketing is the deepest field, with 9 ranked programs, all at the bachelor's level. The price gap is the widest story here: in-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $4,973 at Southern University and A & M College to $64,372 at Tulane University of Louisiana, $59,399 a year apart. Eight of the ten schools charge in-state students under $10,000 a year.

Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University-Shreveport, and McNeese State University appear in more of Louisiana's rankings than any other school, two each. Pay runs below the national figure: 1,450 financial analysts in Louisiana earn a median of $75,680 (BLS, May 2025), $27,060 less than the national median; the financial analyst salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: marketing manager salary.

Of the business programs in Louisiana, the largest school is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, with 41,705 students. For finishing, Tulane University of Louisiana leads with an 86% graduation rate. Southern University and A & M College is the most selective, admitting 35% of applicants. Online options: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.