Finance at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider 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 in Baton Rouge, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 162 finance degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Among 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 121 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 532 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 121 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 20% women (33) and 80% men (129).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Among the 157 bachelor’s finance graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 20% were women (32) and 80% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Finance Master’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Among the 5 master’s finance degrees awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Finance master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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.