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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Visit Website

Louisiana State University's main campus occupies 650 acres on the Mississippi River. Its 250 buildings are built in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. As the state's flagship university, LSU offers a comprehensive range of programs with a strong emphasis on research. The university is known for its passionate sports culture and its live tiger mascot, Mike.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,735/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,954/yr

Out-of-state: $28,631/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 30% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$14,035	$56,140	7.6x
$30K – $48K	$17,014	$68,056	6.3x
$48K – $75K	$21,261	$85,044	5.0x
$75K – $110K	$25,140	$100,560	4.2x
$110K+	$26,244	$104,976	4.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,954	$47,816	8.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	83	$59,150/yr	Very High	18.0x
Construction Management Compare across schools	81	$66,934/yr	High	19.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	81	$54,408/yr	Very High	17.3x
Computer Science Compare across schools	80	$58,697/yr	Very High	17.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	79	$56,910/yr	Very High	16.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$75,311/yr	Very High	20.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$77,238/yr	Very High	20.3x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$74,786/yr	High	22.3x
International Business Compare across schools	74	$49,890/yr	Very High	16.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$67,552/yr	High	17.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	70	$78,915/yr	Very High	15.5x
Petroleum Engineering Compare across schools	67	$56,605/yr	High	18.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$41,232/yr	High	13.6x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools	62	$60,668/yr	High	14.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	61	$45,957/yr	High	9.6x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	60	$59,237/yr	Very High	12.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$44,136/yr	Very High	13.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	58	$40,219/yr	Very High	12.6x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	57	$44,717/yr	High	14.7x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	56	$65,285/yr	High	12.7x
Architecture Compare across schools	52	$42,400/yr	High	13.1x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	50	$44,511/yr	High	11.3x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools	50	$32,516/yr	High	11.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	50	$24,882/yr	High	12.5x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	49	$42,218/yr	High	12.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$30,771/yr	Very High	12.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	47	$38,426/yr	High	11.3x
History Compare across schools	46	$32,999/yr	High	10.7x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	45	$42,491/yr	Very High	7.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	45	$31,956/yr	Moderate	11.0x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	42	$29,793/yr	High	12.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	38	$22,742/yr	High	12.3x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	37	$29,539/yr	High	5.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$23,859/yr	High	10.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	34	$27,846/yr	High	9.6x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	34	$18,575/yr	High	12.0x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	31	$26,004/yr	High	4.4x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	30	$26,117/yr	High	10.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$23,348/yr	Moderate	7.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	25	$24,355/yr	Very High	8.2x
Anthropology Compare across schools	24	$21,787/yr	High	5.9x
Philosophy Compare across schools	24	$20,222/yr	Very High	9.6x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	23	$24,879/yr	Low	8.9x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	22	$20,290/yr	Moderate	7.0x

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