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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 120 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 351 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 350 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #201 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #95 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 |
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Of the 351 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Louisiana State University in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at Louisiana State University. 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, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Louisiana State University. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 161 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 378 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 111 |
| English Language & Literature | 95 |
| History | 75 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33 |
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