by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Louisiana State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Louisiana State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #82 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 82 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 109 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 49 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The physical sciences area of study at Louisiana State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 89 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Physics | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,073 a year. This is higher than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,205 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 71% of graduates 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Louisiana State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 49 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 6 |
