Master of Arts [MA] (History)
$29,770 /Yr
Since its inception in 1913, LSU’s graduate program in has graduated almost nine hundred M.A.s and Ph.D.s. There are currently about seventy students enrolled in the graduate program. LSU offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in US, British, European, and Latin American history. Students may also elect a minor field in Asian history.
The thesis-option M.A. requires 30 semester hours of credit, including at least six hours of thesis credit, and a research thesis. The non-thesis M.A. (considered a terminal degree) requires 36 hours of course work and passing the M.A. comprehensive examination. The department, in conjunction with the School of Library and Information Science, offers a dual degree program in which a student can earn a Master’s of Art degree in History and a Master’s of Library Science and Information degree simultaneously with the completion of 64 hours.
Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Intake - Oct 1, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $29770 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $12050 |
| Food | $5400 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $58900 |
| 2023 | $58904 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Intake | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Summer 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Official transcripts from all universities attended
- Degree certificate / diploma (proof of completed bachelor’s degree)
- English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo)
- Certified English translations (if documents are not in English)
- Credential evaluation (if required, from NACES-approved agency)
- Proof of bachelor’s degree equivalency to a U.S. 4-year degree
- Program-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, SOP, CV, recommendation letters, etc.)
- Financial documents (for I-20 / visa processing after admission)
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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