Colleges Near Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Downtown Shreveport? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 40 miles of Downtown Shreveport.
There are at least 11 colleges serving the area, including 4 private colleges and universities, 2 public colleges and universities, and 3 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide provides a breakdown of the colleges serving Downtown Shreveport, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Downtown Shreveport Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Downtown Shreveport have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 5,241 doctorates at colleges and universities near Downtown Shreveport. That was an increase of
32% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:3984
2020:4439
2021:5471
2022:5637
2023:5241
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Downtown Shreveport
There are at least 4 schools offering degrees near Downtown Shreveport, and 4
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,650 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 2,750 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,339 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the Downtown Shreveport area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
East Texas Baptist University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$30,050
Accredited
Yes
East Texas Baptist University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and some
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at East Texas Baptist University.
In 2023, 264 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 66 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,324
Part Time: 92
Full Time: 1,232
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
330
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 264
Master's: 66
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's49Master's18Doctoral0
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's49Master's0Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's21Master's11Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's11Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's23Master's27Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's4Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's57Master's0Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Centenary College of Louisiana
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$40,000
Accredited
Yes
Centenary College of Louisiana is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Centenary College of Louisiana.
In 2023, 141 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 14 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
511
Part Time: 5
Full Time: 506
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
155
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 141
Master's: 14
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$12,500
Accredited
Yes
Wiley College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and some
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Wiley College.
In 2023, 94 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
698
Part Time: 46
Full Time: 652
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
94
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 94
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Public Colleges & Universities Near Downtown Shreveport
There are 2
four-year public colleges located near Downtown Shreveport. About 2,160 students
were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 3,847 degrees were completed at public colleges near Downtown Shreveport.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$7,327
Accredited
Yes
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and most
programs completed were offered online.
Master's degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
In 2023, 3,154 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 409 bachelor's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,137
Part Time: 528
Full Time: 1,609
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
3,568
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 409
Master's: 3,154
Doctoral: 5
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
93%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's171Master's2154Doctoral5
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's27Master's21Doctoral0
HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's13Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0
Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's421Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's37Master's4Doctoral0
Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's29Master's9Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's461Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's52Master's2Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's82Doctoral0
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$10,474
Accredited
Yes
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no
programs completed were offered online.
Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.
In 2023, 190 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 13 bachelor's degrees, 76 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
23
Part Time: 1
Full Time: 22
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
279
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 13
Master's: 76
Doctoral: 190
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's13Master's76Doctoral178
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral12
Affordable Colleges Near Downtown Shreveport
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Downtown Shreveport? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Downtown Shreveport-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $23,032. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near Downtown Shreveport is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving Downtown Shreveport
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Downtown Shreveport is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Downtown Shreveport here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Downtown Shreveport
- Franklin University
- Wiley College
- Centenary College of Louisiana
- East Texas Baptist University
Accredited Community Colleges Serving Downtown Shreveport
- Bossier Parish Community College
- Southern University at Shreveport
- Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
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