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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #80 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Louisiana State University. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Louisiana State University does offer online classes in its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Of the 35 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Louisiana State University, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master'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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 700 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 432 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 347 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 111 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 100 |
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