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Psychology at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at Louisiana State University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Louisiana State University Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	124
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	187
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	202
Best Psychology Schools	214
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	218

Popularity of Psychology at Louisiana State University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 376 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #505 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #120 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Louisiana State University Cost?

Louisiana State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.

Louisiana State University Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 199 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Louisiana State University in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were 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, 66% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	33
Hispanic or Latino	18
White	132
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	7

Does Louisiana State University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Louisiana State University offers online option in its psychology bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.

Louisiana State University Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 28% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.

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, 78% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Psychology Student Diversity at Louisiana State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	232

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Kkmurray under License

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