Louisiana — McNeese State University
Average net price per year: $9,985
Median earnings six years after graduation: $38,200
Although it ranks at the bottom for Louisiana, McNeese State University isn’t terrible when it comes to value. The net price to attend is relatively inexpensive, and the median earnings six years after graduation are more than $5,000 higher than the national average. McNeese State students who take out loans typically carry a debt of $19,816 over four years, and the rate of defaults is 13.6%, which is higher than average. “If you really value your education, you should seek out other opportunities,” a grad student writes. “Teachers are complacent, the curriculum is outdated, and the campus is dilapidated. The only good aspect is the cost compared to larger universities. However, the cost is disproportionate to the learning value.”