Louisiana State University-Shreveport Graduate Schools

Louisiana State University-Shreveport (referred to as LSUS) is a Public, 4 years school located in Shreveport, LA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is $7,349 for Louisiana residents and $19,846 for out-of-state students. The school has 6,404 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,881 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Louisiana State University-Shreveport (referred to as LSUS) is a Public, 4 years school located in Shreveport, LA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).
LSUS Directory Information
School NameLouisiana State University-Shreveport (LSUS)
AddressOne University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
Phone318-797-5000
Webhttps://www.lsus.edu
Online Applicationhttps://apply.lsus.edu
Financial Infohttps://www.lsus.edu//costs-and-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is $7,349 for Louisiana residents and $19,846 for out-of-state students. The school has 6,404 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 8,881 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 48 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 11 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$19,846
$7,349 for Louisiana Residents
Student Population6,404
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs48 graduate programs
(11 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is $7,349 for Louisiana residents and $19,846 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $344 for Louisiana residents and $372 for out-of-state students.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers the alternative tuition plans.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)11 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Louisiana State University-Shreveport is $7,349 for Louisiana residents and $19,846 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 8.28% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$6,196$1,153$6,196$13,650
2019-2020$6,196$1,153$6,196$13,650
2020-2021$6,196$1,037$6,196$13,535
2021-2022$6,196$1,153$6,196$12,132
2022-2023$6,196$1,153$6,196$13,650
The graduate school tuition & fees of LSUS is average compared to public graduate schools in Louisiana. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Louisiana graduate tuition is $18,981 (public) / $20,053 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Louisiana State University-Shreveport$7,349$19,846
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Louisiana Graduate Schools$12,599$19,346
Public$9,850$18,981
Private$20,053
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,696 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. On-campus living costs are increased by 12.81% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,938. Off-campus living costs are increased by 5.40% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019--$9,430$4,880
2019-2020--$9,656$5,130
2020-2021$8,744$5,160$9,777$5,160
2021-2022$8,783$4,290$9,932$5,190
2022-2023$10,226$4,521$10,468$5,470
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $344 for Louisiana residents and $372 for other students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 8.14% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$408$1,103
2019-2020$408$1,103
2020-2021$344$344
2021-2022$344$344
2022-2023$344$372

Graduate Programs at LSUS

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers 17 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,263 students have completed their study at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Offered Degrees at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree1163,243
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1113
Post Bachelor's Degree400
Post Master's Degree107
Total1773,263
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Louisiana State University-Shreveport by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Psychology program with 10 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 2,249 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Organizational Leadership program with 13 completers.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers 17 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,263 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 3,243 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 7 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Information Science/Studies10-
Education [+] (2 completers) 390 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction208-
Educational Leadership and Administration182-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 4 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences10-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Psychology [+] 7 completers-
Counseling Psychology7-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 130 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy130-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 443 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management416$51,400
Public Health27-
Business [+] 2,249 completers-
Business Administration and Management2,249-
Total3,243
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 13 completers-
Organizational Leadership13-
Total13
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology [+] 7 completers-
Educational Psychology7-
Total7

Graduate Student Population at LSUS

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 6,404 students enrolled into Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduate schools where it has total 8,881 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,344 full-time and 5,060 part-time graduate students. By gender, 2,577 male and 3,827 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,4042,5773,827
Full-time1,344476868
Part-tme5,0602,1012,959
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,413 White (53.29%), 1,397 Black/African American (21.81%), 221 Hispanic (3.45%), 245 Asian (3.83%), and 1,128 students with other races. 226 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,4042,5773,827
American Indian/Native American461729
Asian245106139
Black/African American1,397428969
Hispanic22191130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander18711
White3,4131,4361,977
Two More20871137
Un-Known630290340
Non-resident Alien22613195
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 6,234 graduate students (97.35% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 30 graduate students (0.47% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total6,404
Enrolled Online Exclusively6,234
Enrolled Some Online Courses30
Not in Online Courses140
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. 833 students are aged 20 to 24 (13.01% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.02%), 563 students are aged above 50 (8.79%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,4042,5773,827
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21541044
Age 22-24779259520
Age 25-291,568633935
Age 30-341,183529654
Age 35-39954375579
Age 40-491,302536766
Age 50-64545226319
Over 641899

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