1890
Baton Rouge, LA

About Southern University and A & M College

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, a Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is “to provide opportunities for a diverse student population to achieve a high-quality, global educational experience, to engage in scholarly, research, and creative activities, and to give meaningful public service to the community, the state, the nation, and the world so that Southern University graduates are competent, informed, and productive citizens.” Southern University and A&M College is part of the only historically black Land Grant university system in the United States. 

Southern University and A&M College offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates, from the following colleges:

  • College of Education, Arts, and Humanities
  • College of Business
  • College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • College of Sciences and Agriculture
  • College of Nursing and Allied Health

Online associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are offered through the Southern University System Online. Students in these online programs are taught by world-class faculty. Southern University Online’s main commitment is to academic excellence and student success.

 

Accreditation & Licensing

Southern University and A & M College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

4-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 7,203 ; Graduate: 2,011

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 16% ; Graduate: 10%

Graduation Rate:

28%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$43,371

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$29,251

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

76%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$7,699

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Southern University and A & M College is located in Louisiana

Louisiana at a Glance:

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Baton Rouge
4,657,757
52,378 sq mi
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$9,800.00

Top Incentives in Louisiana:

Top Career Pathways in Louisiana:

Energy Management
  • Entry Level: Field Engineer ($70,000)
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  • Senior Level: Energy Director ($165,000+)
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Online Programs offered by Southern University and A & M College

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Business

Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Entrepreneurship
Master of Business Administration / Human Resources Management
Master of Business Administration / Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Public Administration

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Executive Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Healthcare

Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Management

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Psychology