Academic Life at Louisiana State University-Alexandria

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Louisiana State University-Alexandria:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University-Alexandria is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Louisiana State University-Alexandria employs 62% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Louisiana State University-Alexandria can choose from 21 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Louisiana State University-Alexandria are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Louisiana State University-Alexandria may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 5,827 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (70% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

Continue Your Research on Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Louisiana State University-Alexandria — regional and program accreditation status