by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. 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 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at Louisiana State University awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
| Physics | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.