by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Louisiana State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 geological & earth sciences, coming in at #30 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 30 of 162 |
| 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 awarded 24 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Read more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 54% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Louisiana State University conferred 15 master’s completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Louisiana State University granted 9 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 11 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Louisiana State University has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Roughly 73% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University conferred 7 doctoral completions in oceanography, chemical and physical recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Louisiana State University granted 4 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Louisiana State University has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geological & earth sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 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 geological & earth 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 |
Louisiana State University conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Louisiana State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |