Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Graduate Programs
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (referred to as LSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Baton Rouge, LA. LSU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $13,027 for Louisiana residents and $29,962 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $546 for Louisiana residents and $1,196 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 6,396 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students2,026 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $13,027 Residents $29,962 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 6,396 |
| Online Graduate Population | 2,026 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1913 - Current [Estimated Date]).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
LSU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 171 gradaute programs. Last year, total 2,794 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at LSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at LSU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 5 | 34 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | 4 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 1 | 10 |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 1 | 5 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Food Science | 1 | 13 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 2 | 27 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 1 | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 16 |
| Architecture [+] | 3 | 6 |
| Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 1 | 6 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 5 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 1 | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 27 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 21 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1 | 6 |
| Education [+] | 10 | 222 |
| Education | 1 | 124 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 11 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 36 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 13 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 14 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 17 |
| Engineering [+] | 10 | 57 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Engineering Science | 1 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Ocean Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 2 | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 3 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 2 | 11 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 8 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 1 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Library Science [+] | 1 | 91 |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | 91 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 4 | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 | 8 |
| Entomology | 1 | 5 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 16 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 12 |
| Statistics | 1 | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 14 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 5 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 9 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 28 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 28 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 5 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 35 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 7 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 1 | 15 |
| Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 18 |
| Psychology | 1 | 18 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 467 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 22 |
| Social Work | 1 | 445 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 6 | 35 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 10 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 11 |
| Geography | 1 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 6 |
| Sociology | 1 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 4 | 61 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 36 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 47 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 35 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 8 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 4 |
| Business [+] | 6 | 546 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 280 |
| Accounting | 1 | 30 |
| Finance | 1 | 9 |
| Human Resources Development | 1 | 167 |
| Management Science | 1 | 21 |
| Construction Management | 1 | 39 |
| History [+] | 1 | 2 |
| History | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 81 | 1,821 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 5 | 29 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | 1 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 1 | 10 |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 1 | 9 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Food Science | 1 | 7 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 1 | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 1 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 2 |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 11 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 11 |
| Education [+] | 4 | 31 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 9 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 5 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 16 |
| Engineering [+] | 9 | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 15 |
| Engineering Science | 1 | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 10 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 0 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 8 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 4 | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 1 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 | 2 |
| Entomology | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 14 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 14 |
| Statistics | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 39 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 2 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 1 | 6 |
| Physics | 1 | 13 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 15 |
| Psychology | 1 | 15 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Social Work | 1 | 1 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 6 | 23 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 0 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 2 |
| Geography | 1 | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 6 |
| Sociology | 1 | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 3 | 24 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 2 |
| Music | 1 | 6 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 11 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 2 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 9 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 8 |
| Accounting | 1 | 4 |
| Human Resources Development | 1 | 1 |
| History [+] | 1 | 7 |
| History | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 55 | 320 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 | 98 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 98 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 200 |
| Law | 1 | 200 |
| Total | 2 | 298 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 92 |
| Construction Management | 1 | 92 |
| Total | 4 | 92 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 1 | 8 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 2 | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 9 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 24 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 24 |
| Cloud Computing | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 5 | 29 |
| Education | 1 | 13 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | 3 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering [+] | 3 | 5 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 3 | 37 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 12 |
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law | 1 | 25 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 1 | 0 |
| Library Science [+] | 2 | 56 |
| Children and Youth Library Services | 1 | 11 |
| Archives/Archival Administration | 1 | 45 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 1 | 0 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Geospatial Intelligence | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 2 | 12 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 7 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 67 |
| Human Resources Development | 1 | 1 |
| Management Science | 1 | 66 |
| Total | 29 | 263 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of LSU are $13,027 for Louisiana residents and $29,962 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $546 for Louisiana residents and $1,196 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana residents | Out of State | Louisiana residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $13,023 | $29,958 | $546 | $1,196 |
| 2020 | $13,035 | $29,970 | $546 | $1,196 |
| 2021 | $13,035 | $29,970 | $546 | $1,196 |
| 2022 | $13,031 | $29,966 | $546 | $1,196 |
| 2023 | $13,027 | $29,962 | $546 | $1,196 |
| 2024 | $13,027 | $29,962 | $546 | $1,196 |
Graduate Student Population
At LSU graduate schools, there are total 6,396 graduate students. Among them, 2,026 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,498 men and 3,898 women students at LSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at LSU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,396 | 2,498 | 3,898 |
| American Indian/Native American | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Asian | 150 | 69 | 81 |
| Black/African American | 858 | 240 | 618 |
| Hispanic | 379 | 154 | 225 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 3,600 | 1,339 | 2,261 |
| Two More | 154 | 49 | 105 |
| Un-Known | 163 | 51 | 112 |