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2026 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Louisiana

17 Colleges in the United States
7,561 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,695 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts general studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Louisiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal arts general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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Our analysis ranked Tulane University Of Louisiana the best school in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 21 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $54,082 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Louisiana Monroe came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 80 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisiana Monroe in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $35,951 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,844. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from University Of Louisiana Monroe

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Nicholls State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Nicholls State University awarded about 81 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Nicholls State University earn around $43,888 in the first couple years of their career. Nicholls State University graduates carry a median of $24,513 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Nicholls State University

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 354 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $31,419 early in their careers. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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A rank of #5 makes Sowela Technical Community College one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Sowela Technical Community College awarded about 147 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Sowela Technical Community College earn around $45,827 in the first couple years of their career. Sowela Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $7,391 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Sowela Technical Community College

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Mcneese State University graduates 46% of students within six years. Mcneese State University awarded about 180 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Mcneese State University generally make around $36,466. Students borrow a median of $22,063 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Mcneese State University

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 223 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Louisiana University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $33,705. Typical student debt for the program is $26,541. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Southeastern Louisiana University

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Delgado Community College landed the #8 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Delgado Community College is a large public school located in the city of New Orleans. Delgado Community College awarded about 813 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $26,311 in their early career. Delgado Community College graduates carry a median of $24,601 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Delgado Community College

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana came in at #9 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Natchitoches. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 346 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $33,418. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $27,368 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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Louisiana State University Eunice ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Eunice. About 399 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University Eunice in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University Eunice generally make around $27,391. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Louisiana State University Eunice

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Louisiana State University Alexandria placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. Louisiana State University Alexandria awarded about 138 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $32,463 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,863. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Louisiana State University Alexandria

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Northshore Technical Community College earned the #12 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Lacombe. About 218 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northshore Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Northshore Technical Community College earn around $31,601 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,815 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Northshore Technical Community College

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Louisiana State University Shreveport came in at #13 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Shreveport. Louisiana State University Shreveport graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 75 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University Shreveport in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University Shreveport generally make around $34,855. Students borrow a median of $34,500 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Louisiana State University Shreveport

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South Louisiana Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 1,466 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $21,569. Students borrow a median of $18,278 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for South Louisiana Community College

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Baton Rouge Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 1,155 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Baton Rouge Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Baton Rouge Community College earn a median of $28,650 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,300 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Baton Rouge Community College

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College earned the #16 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Schriever, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. L E Fletcher Technical Community College awarded about 375 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from L E Fletcher Technical Community College generally make around $50,330. L E Fletcher Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $5,396 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at L E Fletcher Technical Community College

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Nunez Community College came in at #17 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Chalmette, Nunez Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 127 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Nunez Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Nunez Community College earn around $24,843 in the first couple years of their career. Nunez Community College graduates carry a median of $14,727 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Nunez Community College

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Grambling State University placed #18 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Grambling. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. Grambling State University awarded about 42 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $34,580 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $40,941. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Grambling State University

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Bossier Parish Community College placed #19 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. There were roughly 671 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $27,632. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Bossier Parish Community College

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Louisiana Delta Community College earned the #20 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Louisiana Delta Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. There were roughly 274 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Delta Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $27,141 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Louisiana Delta Community College

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River Parishes Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. River Parishes Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Gonzales. About 246 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at River Parishes Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from River Parishes Community College earn around $49,694 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,608. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at River Parishes Community College

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Southern University At Shreveport ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Shreveport, Southern University At Shreveport is a mid-sized public institution. About 111 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southern University At Shreveport in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Southern University At Shreveport earn around $17,392 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,880. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Southern University At Shreveport

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Southern University At New Orleans placed #23 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Southern University At New Orleans is a mid-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 13%. About 19 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southern University At New Orleans in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southern University At New Orleans generally make around $25,777. Students borrow a median of $55,541 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Southern University At New Orleans

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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