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. In addition, we cover how Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
The geography program at Louisiana State University awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University geography 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.
Of the 6 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Louisiana State University, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 161 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.