by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Louisiana State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #270 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 270 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 433 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
The social sciences field at Louisiana State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 220 |
| Sociology | 168 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Geography and Cartography | 23 |
| Economics | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 24 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 123 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| Fees | $3,945 | $19,385 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Approximately 33% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 15 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Louisiana State University has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 53% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 47% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 4 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
Louisiana State University has not been ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Louisiana State University were Asian. 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Louisiana State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 433 |