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Southern University and A&M College

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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Southern University and A&M College. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Southern University and A&M College’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1880 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern University and A&M College (Southern University) is the largest Black college or university in Louisiana. Southern University offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in agricultural, family and consumer sciences, business, sciences and engineering of government and social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary studies, and nursing.

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  • $343.1M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 3098
    Jobs
  • $3.2B
    Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates