by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 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 geological & earth sciences, coming in at #26 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 26 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 37 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University earn a median of $59,588 a year. This is above $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 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, 38% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 79% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Louisiana State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
Louisiana State University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
Graduate study is also available at Louisiana State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
