Sports coaches at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earned an average of $1.2 million in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure marks the highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Louisiana.
Male coaches leading men’s teams at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earned an average of $2 million, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $652,427.
The university employed 19 sports coaches during that year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $1.2 million |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $348,878 |
| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $299,105 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $199,716 |
| The University of Louisiana at Monroe | $165,077 |
| Grambling State University | $114,371 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $105,551 |
| McNeese State University | $103,394 |
| Nicholls State University | $86,600 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $80,336 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
