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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 82 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,846 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $51,200 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Louisiana State University is $317 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 sociology program at Louisiana State University awarded 158 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 161 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.