by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Louisiana State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #89 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 89 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 110 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 29 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 51 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| Fees | $3,945 | $19,385 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Approximately 55% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 49 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Approximately 39% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 6 professional certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Louisiana State University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of physical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 50% 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 professional certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Louisiana State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 95 |