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5,519
students enrolled
1,274
degrees and certificates a year
27%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,077
average net price a year
Tuition $4,973
$33,033
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,371
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Legal studies | 17% | 220 |
| Health professions | 17% | 213 |
| Business & management | 11% | 140 |
| Security & protective services | 9% | 110 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 100 |
AI and data programs
Southern University and A & M College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Southern University and A & M College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of East Baton Rouge Parish, where the college is.
290
open professional jobs
46
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
6 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in East Baton Rouge Parish
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$63,075
median household income
East Baton Rouge Parish
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in legal studies, health professions, business & management, which lead to legal (15 open), clinical (2 open), finance (38 open), sales (37 open), operations (47 open), marketing (6 open).
Hiring most: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (21), ST Catherines Village (18), Amazon (10), Worley (10), EisnerAmper (8), Louisiana State University (7), Snelling (7), East Baton Rouge Parish School System (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (58), Operations (47), Finance (38), Sales (37), Human Resources (16), Legal (15). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: East Baton Rouge Workforce Development Board.
- East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)Baton Rouge · 225-358-4579 · Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-2pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College enrolls about 5,519 students and is a public 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awards about 1,274 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College?
- 27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southern University and A & M College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,033 six years after entry and $43,371 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southern University and A & M College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Southern University and A & M College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Southern University and A & M College?
- 290 open professional jobs are listed in East Baton Rouge Parish, 46 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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