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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Louisiana

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Louisiana

111 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Louisiana

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 81
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Louisiana

1,400 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $70,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,811. 90% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,457 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,463. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at XULA will pay a net price of $20,108. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $59,482 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,465 after earning their degree at this institution. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $16,595.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in LA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $70,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440
Biological Scientists 7% $63,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Biology 1,529
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 147
Ecology & Systematics Biology 54
Pharmacology & Toxicology 50
Microbiology Science & Immunology 46
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 38
Genetics 14

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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