by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Louisiana State University compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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Louisiana State University ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #24 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University earn a median of $59,588 a year. This is above $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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.
Among recent graduates, 38% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 79% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 |
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 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
This geological & earth sciences program at Louisiana State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 57 |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 26 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 6 |
Louisiana State University granted 57 degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Louisiana State University granted 26 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Louisiana State University conferred 6 completions in geophysics and seismology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).