by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Louisiana State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Louisiana State University highly for chemical engineering, placing at #50 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 50 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 31 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University report a median salary of $99,522 a year. This is higher than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Approximately 76% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
