Louisiana Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This teacher preparation guide is designed to help those looking for teaching degrees in Louisiana. There are several colleges and universities that offer programs that prepare students to work as a new teacher or advance in their current teaching career. This page contains useful information on teaching schools in Louisiana as well as a table of top-rated teaching programs, a list of accredited teacher preparation programs, and student reviews. Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking to change careers, use this guide to find a Louisiana teacher preparation program that fits your individual needs and career goals.
Quick Facts
- There are 20 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Louisiana.1
- No colleges offer an associate’s degree in education.*1
- 19 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.*1
- 17 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.*1
- 2 schools ranked in Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges in 2017.2
- 3 schools ranked in US News Best Graduate Education Programs in 2017.3
- 2 schools ranked in US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs in 2017.4
- 19 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP.
*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.
Top-Ranked Schools with Education Programs in Louisiana
Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges 2017*
- Louisiana State University (#65 in-state, #85 out-of-state)
- Louisiana Tech University (#78 in-state, #72 out-of-state)
*Institution-wide ranking.
US News Best Graduate Education Programs 2017
- Louisiana State University (#112)
- Louisiana Tech University (#172)
- University of New Orleans (#179)
US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2017
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana (#155)
- University of Louisiana-Lafayette (#158)
Teacher Preparation Programs Accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP
- Centenary College
- Grambling State University
- Louisiana College
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport
- Louisiana Tech University
- McNeese State University
- Nicholls State University
- Northwestern State University
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Southern University Baton Rouge
- Southern University New Orleans
- Tulane University
- University of Holy Cross
- University of Louisiana Lafayette
- University of Louisiana Monroe
- University of New Orleans
- Xavier University of Louisiana
Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies.
Comparison of Teacher Preparation Programs
We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Louisiana according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Louisiana Department of Education for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.
While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.
You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2014-2015 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.
Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.
State-Approved School | CAEP / NCATE / TEAC Accred.?5 | NCTQ Undergrad Elementary Prog. % (2016)**6 | NCTQ Undergrad Secondary Prog. % (2017)**6 | Teacher Prep Prog. Enrollment7 | Teacher Prep Prog. Completers7 | Licensing Exams Pass Rate7 | Net Price***1 |
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Centenary College | Yes | — | — | 42 | — | — | $23,607 |
Grambling State University | Yes | — | 8% | 55 | 14 | 100% | $17,239 |
Louisiana College | Yes | — | — | 154 | 19 | 100% | $13,821 |
Louisiana State University-Alexandria | Yes | 94% | 76% | 59 | 21 | 100% | $7,981 |
Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge | Yes | 98% | — | 668 | 202 | 100% | $15,095 |
Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Yes | 91% | 32% | 105 | 41 | 100% | $8,274 |
Louisiana Tech University | Yes | 99% | — | 237 | 81 | 100% | $9,497 |
Loyola University | No | — | — | — | 1 | — | $24,119 |
McNeese State University | Yes | — | — | 276 | 81 | 100% | $9,978 |
Nicholls State University | Yes | 94% | 46% | 374 | 72 | 100% | $10,169 |
Northwestern State University | Yes | 96% | 87% | 374 | 47 | 100% | $11,567 |
Relay Graduate School of Education | No | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Southeastern Louisiana University | Yes | — | 69% | 537 | 167 | 100% | $10,850 |
Southern University Baton Rouge | Yes | 17% | 11% | 53 | 11 | 100% | $12,455 |
Southern University New Orleans | Yes | — | — | 42 | 6 | — | $5,909 |
Tulane University | Yes | — | — | 52 | — | — | $32,515 |
University of Holy Cross | Yes | — | — | 36 | 16 | 100% | $13,212 |
University of Louisiana Lafayette | Yes | — | — | 417 | 172 | 100% | $10,200 |
University of Louisiana Monroe | Yes | — | — | 211 | 69 | 100% | $9,145 |
University of New Orleans | Yes | — | — | 275 | 48 | 100% | $9,428 |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Yes | — | — | 46 | 6 | — | $17,430 |
*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).
Profiles of Well-Known Schools
Louisiana State University: The Louisiana State University College of Education includes the schools of Education, Human Resource Education & Workforce Development, Kinesiology, Library and Information Science and Social Work. Each school has its own director that reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education. The combined schools offer seven undergraduate degree programs and 18 graduate programs, enrolling more than 1,600 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. In addition, the University Laboratory School enrolls more than 1,300 K-12 students. The College of Education offers several student services including tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, scholarships and PRAXIS examination assistance. Advisors and counselors offer both academic and personal support for students in all programs. Undergraduates and graduate students should check with their specific department regarding current admissions standards and practices. Students graduating from the College of Education parlay their education into careers such as K-12 teachers, counselors, school psychologists, administrators, and IT personnel.Grambling State University: Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana is home to the highly regarded Grambling State College of Education. The College consists of three distinct departments including Curriculum and Instruction, Kinesiology, Sport and Leisure Studies, and Educational Leadership. Each department has its own unique educational offerings while all intensely engaging in cutting-edge coursework and projects that are geared towards developing the best educators in the nation. What separates Grambling State’s College of Education are the three laboratory schools of Alma J. Brown Elementary, Grambling Middle Magnet School and Grambling High School that offer GSU students with real-world and innovative learning experiences that are congruent with GSU COE learning outcomes. Students have ample opportunity to spend plenty of time in the classroom observing and assisting licensed teachers as soon as their sophomore year. Grambling State University College of Education graduates work in every state as well as internationally.
Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Louisiana
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71134-1188
(318) 869-5011
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 816-4640
Grambling State University
403 Main St
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-3811
www.gram.edu
Louisiana College
1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71359
(318) 487-7011
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
(225) 578-3202
https://www.lsu.edu/


Louisiana State University-Shreveport
One University Pl
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
(318) 797-5000
http://www.lsus.edu/
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
One University Pl
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
(318) 797-5000
Louisiana Tech University
305 Wisteria
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-2000
https://www.latech.edu/


Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus*
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 359-9201
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
(504) 865-2011
http://www.loyno.edu/


McNeese State University
4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70609-2215
(337) 475-5000
www.mcneese.edu
Nicholls State University
University Station Hwy 1
Thibodaux, LA 70310
(877) 642-4655
/https://www.nicholls.edu

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
College Ave
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
(318) 357-6011
www.nsula.edu
Southeastern Louisiana University
548 Western Ave
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2000
http://www.southeastern.edu/

Southern University and A & M College
Southern Branch Post Office
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-4500
www.subr.edu
Southern University at New Orleans
6801 Press Dr
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 286-5000
Sowela Technical Community College*
3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
(337) 491-2698
University of Louisiana Monroe
700 University Ave
Monroe, LA 71209-0000
(318) 342-1000
www.ulm.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
104 University Cir
Lafayette, LA 70503
(377) 482-1000
https://www.louisiana.edu/


University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Dr
New Orleans, LA 70148
(504) 280-6000
Xavier University of Louisiana
One Drexel Dr
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
(504) 486-7411
www.xula.edu
An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-kiplinger-s-best-values-in-public-colleges/
3. 2017 US News Best Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
4. 2017 US News Best Online Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
5. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
6. National Council on Teacher Quality 2014-2016 Teacher Preparation Program Review: https://www.nctq.org/review/home
7. US Department of Education 2016 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx