by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Physics Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University was $1,016 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 physics program at Louisiana State University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in physics from Louisiana State University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
| Chemistry | 51 |
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