Overview

History from Louisiana State University offers concentration in US, British, European, and Latin American history. Students may also elect a minor field in Asian history.

Careers

A degree in History does not automatically qualify anyone for a certain profession, but the training one receives prepares him/her for all sorts of careers.

Some of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in law and business, some enter private enterprise such as banking and brokerage; some go to work in positions in federal, state, or local government, and some even enter medical or dental school, if they use their elective hours for the requisite science courses.

In a study by Forbes Magazine, the degree shared by the most CEOs of major American companies was History.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Seminar in American History

Research Seminar: Special Topics in American History

Reading Seminar in Comparative History

Seminar: Special Studies in History

Thesis Research

Dissertation Research

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
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Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12854 USD / year

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Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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