Physics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
If you plan to study Physics, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 physics degrees were granted at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Among 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) studied exclusively online and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 27% women (8) and 73% men (22).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Among the 13 bachelor’s physics graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Of the 1 master’s physics graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Physics Doctoral Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Of the 16 doctoral physics graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 12% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, lower than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
This Physics program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.