by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #81 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,786 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $36,490 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Louisiana State University is $247 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from Louisiana State University. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 119 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 60 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 58 |
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