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. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,175 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $19,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Louisiana State University in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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