by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Louisiana State University highly for history, ranked #116 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 116 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 126 |
The following degree levels are available for history at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The history field at Louisiana State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 86 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,507 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, history students accumulate a median of $18,625 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Read more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 77% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 9 |
