by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in geology from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #13 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $42,218. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
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, 35 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% 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, 71% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 geology majors earned their master's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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, 91% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
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