Louisiana State University Reviews

  • 129 Reviews
  • Baton Rouge (LA)
  • Annual Tuition: $28,631
90% of 129 students said this degree improved their career prospects
91% of 129 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

MOHAMMAD LABAN
  • Reviewed: 4/14/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"PROS: Independence given to student to proceed with research Likeable faculty members CONS: Too many coursework required for graduation"
Alok Shah
  • Reviewed: 3/22/2015
  • Degree: Chemical Engineering
"Pros: Its an interesting subject and I enjoy studying here. The professors for my department are well known in the industry and have been around for several years. There is a good relationship between the industry and the institution. Cons: I find LSU not as diverse overall however, there is plenty of minority students from all backgrounds and people are supportive."
Kristine Franklin
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Nursing
"The program has many resources and is continually looking to improve."
Mikael Boffetti
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Mathematics
"LSU and the Mathemathematica graduate program is great to acquire great knowledge in math with great professors. They are available in their office to explain to students. If you do not have a car in Baton Rouge you can pretty much do nothing."
Victoria Fontaine
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Mathematics
"Very tightly knit department- good support from profs and fellow grad students."
Lee Gresham
  • Reviewed: 10/21/2014
  • Degree: History
"The professors in the history department at Louisiana State University are the cream of the crop from the top universities in the nation, and they prepare their graduate students for all aspects of their future careers. A con with the graduate program is that there are always a few students each year who are unable to receive assistantships, which can create a lot of student loan debt."
Bridgette Bienville
  • Reviewed: 8/16/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"The pros of my graduate program are the one on one teacher to student ratio, class size, many opportunities to serve the local community through various community projects, family-oriented environment amongst students, faculty, and staff, and learning and professional opportunities. The cons of my program are no online classes for students being that our program is small."
Jennifer Einzig
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Louisiana State University's flagship agenda has truly propelled this institution to the next level. From the incredibly knowledgeable faculty, to the beauty of the campus, to the at times challenging academics, LSU has it all. It's a wonderful place to be stimulated intellectually and then relax in its beauty right after."
Tarkan Orhon
  • Reviewed: 7/6/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Being based on the Louisiana Civil Law system, LSU is naturally focused on preparing students for practice in Louisiana. Among the four law schools in LA, the LSU Law Center has the highest bar passage and employment rates, therefore, it offers good career prospects at comparatively low prices. If you are looking at practicing outside of Louisiana, upperclass courses are available to prepare for Common Law bar exams in other states (such as Common Law property, which is a first-year course in most other states). Career Services can help students with finding the right internships, courses etc. The school also automatically considers everyone who is admitted for scholarships, and a majority of students receive at least some financial help. However, a lost scholarship cannot be regained, even if the student pulls up his or her grades. Faculty accessibility, workload etc. very much depend on the individual teacher, although of course (as at most law schools) the workload in the first year is insane. Additionally, the Law Center provides a huge array of social and extra-curricular activities (e.g. charity work, Law Center Football game, Federalist Society and American Constitution Society) and the Baton Rouge area provides for a great social life, especially in the campus area."
Sara Blakemore
  • Reviewed: 6/20/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"Pros- outstanding learning environment and research availability. Cons- availability to scholarships and financial aid."
Kori Gooden
  • Reviewed: 6/19/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"The quality of instruction in the MSW program at Louisiana State University is amazing. The professors take their time to get to know students on an individual basis, treating them as student-colleagues instead of just students. In this way, students begin to feel more professional in their field and also develop confidence. The financial aid is lacking, however. There are few scholarship, grant, or work opportunities in this program. That being said, the tuition is not outrageous for in-state, and could be much worse. In this program, students seem to form close bonds and create a large social group. This group is not very diverse in sex, age, or social class though. This leaves those who do differ feeling like outliers, from my observations. I feel that the quality of instruction and overall experience from this graduate program is great, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone."
Chelsea Bonner
  • Reviewed: 6/9/2014
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"The best thing about attending LSU for graduate school is the eagerness of faculty and staff to give students research and communication opportunities. In addition to my thesis work, I have had the ability to work on many other research projects and present at various conferences. The only con of the graduate program is the absence of a good way to network with other graduate students other than meeting in class or in research settings."
Algin Adap
  • Reviewed: 5/11/2014
  • Degree: Nursing
"I feel the the overall worth of the CRNA DNP program is far worth the personal sacrifice of not working for 3 years during the program."
Alaina Bray
  • Reviewed: 4/26/2014
  • Degree: English
"LSU has great graduate faculty, many coming from Ivy League backgrounds, and they're always willing to help the graduate students. The funding package is very competitive at full tuition plus $17,000 per year for teaching one class."
Desharne Carroll
  • Reviewed: 3/15/2014
  • Degree: Law
"The program is an excellent program that challenges students to their full potential. I feel that the program is preparing me for my future career which is important. There are very few cons about the program as a whole. I would recommend it to anyone."
Lakeisha Adams
  • Reviewed: 11/4/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I love the dedication each of the faculty members has towards our progression through the program and beyond. I believe that there are some updates that need to be made in terms of the equiptment in the department. Overall, this is an amazing program that will prepare me for my future in the field of Audiology."
Eva Caspary
  • Reviewed: 10/15/2013
  • Degree: Chemical Engineering
"It depends very strongly on which advisor is chosen, but I feel like LSU is preparing me well for the work life after grad school."
Sheryl Fishel
  • Reviewed: 8/12/2013
  • Degree: Landscape Design
"The support of the faculty and their willingness to go the extra mile for all students is one of the best qualities of LSU. Projects are diverse in scale and the professors allow you to cultivate an original idea while learning new technologies. Funding is available in the graduate school through assistantships, however these are limited. Class sizes are small, under 20 students per class year."
Quinette Thomas
  • Reviewed: 8/1/2013
  • Degree: Public Health
"The Public Health Program at LSU Heath Science Center provides excellent education and resources for its students. Being from Louisiana, this program ensures service and community outreach in its course curriculum. This enables proliferation of plans and ideas students may have about their careers and development of great students in Public Health."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/19/2013
  • Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy
"Tell us about your college experience.My school was a good fit for me. I enjoyed my time at the school and it was close to my hometown. I made a lot of friends and learned a lot. I hope to find a job in my degree field by the fall.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?yes, i love children and teaching and everything like that and my degree specifically relates to thatWhat advice can you offer other students?Enjoy your time in college, and while there work towards building your resume so after graduation a career won't be as hard."