Best online colleges in Louisiana
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Louisiana4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Louisiana.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 38% graduate
- 2
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public#16 in Louisiana
- Mostly online students
- 43% graduate
- 3
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 34% graduate
- 4
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie, LA · Private nonprofit#23 in Louisiana
- Mostly online students
- 15% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | About $7,000 | $22,500 | $47,477 | 38% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | About $14,000 | $25,000 | $47,021 | 43% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | About $7,000 | $19,000 | $42,205 | 34% |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | About $21,000 | $21,500 | $36,909 | 15% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.