by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 12 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 political science & government, ranked #202 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 202 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 215 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 215 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University earn a median of $54,569 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 63% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Louisiana State University awarded 215 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
