by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University was $1,016 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Louisiana State University. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 109 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 98 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 42 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 30 |
| Agricultural Production | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.