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. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 124 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,771 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, political science students borrow a median amount of $52,366 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Louisiana State University is $428 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Louisiana State University. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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 bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University political science 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of political science master's degrees went to men and 33% went to 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, 67% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 171 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
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