by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Louisiana State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 433 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 433 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University report a median salary of $48,885 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $20,119 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 251 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Louisiana State University conferred 215 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
Louisiana State University awarded 151 bachelor’s completions in sociology, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
Louisiana State University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Louisiana State University granted 18 bachelor’s completions in geography in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Louisiana State University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
