Southeastern OSH&E program nationally ranked
Thursday, March 4, 2021 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Occupational Safety, Health and
Environment program has been ranked in the top 20 in the nation for affordability
according to College Values Online. The organization ranks schools and programs, highlights
features of the college experience, and provides career information for perspective
students.
The only university in Louisiana included, Southeastern’s program was ranked
ninth in the nation among 65 colleges and universities listed by the Center for Educational
Statistics (NCES) College Navigator and reputable online sources that offer affordable
occupational safety degree programs for less than $15,000 per year.
“This ranking can be attributed to the rigorous program that we offer, the standards
that our faculty apply, the continuous improvement of curriculum and infrastructure,
and the professional ties that we built with key industrial partners and employers,”
said Mohammad Saadeh, Industrial and Engineering Technology department head. “The
collective impact of these efforts is manifested in this ranking, especially that
the program was ranked 19th in 2015. It is remarkable to see this leap in a relatively
short period. News like this brings attention to the great work that our faculty do
in preparing qualified safety professionals equipped with relevant education according
to the needs of the workforce.”
The criteria for ranking included regional or national accreditation, full or
part-time completion pathways, and program and/or school rankings with U.S. News and
World Report.
Southeastern’s program is nationally accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation
Commission of ABET, Inc. The program grew from a two-year associate’s degree program
to a four-year bachelor of science program following considerable input from managers
at area industries that reported a significant need for health and safety professionals.
The program prepares students for a variety of positions, including roles of safety
engineers and safety supervisors.
For more information about the OSH&E program, email ietech@southeastern.edu or call 985-549-2189.
The full listing can be accessed at www.collegevaluesonline.com/rankings/occupational-safety-degree-programs/?highlight=occupational%20safety.
