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Philosophy at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

19 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
#81 Overall Quality
The Philosophy major is part of the philosophy & religious studies program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

We'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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Philosophy Degrees Available at Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University Philosophy Rankings

The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Philosophy Schools 81
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 81

Popularity of Philosophy at Louisiana State University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Do Philosophy Graduates from Louisiana State University Make?

$20,222 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Philosophy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,222 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Louisiana State University Cost?

$11,954 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Louisiana State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.

Louisiana State University Philosophy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 47% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 bachelor's in philosophy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does Louisiana State University Offer an Online BA in Philosophy?

Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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.

Louisiana State University Philosophy Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Louisiana State University in 2022 were men.

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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, 60% 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 philosophy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Louisiana State University Philosophy Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

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