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General Biology Schools in Louisiana

1,529 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Biology major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,375
Master’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 15,490 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $66,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,094. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,140. 71% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,999 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,108. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $35,254. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,483. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. 80% of students get financical aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,703. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

General Biology Careers in LA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Life Scientists 17% $56,200
Biological Science Professors 14% $70,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440
Biological Scientists 7% $63,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 147
Biochemistry & Biophysics 111
Ecology & Systematics Biology 54
Pharmacology & Toxicology 50
Microbiology Science & Immunology 46
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 38
Genetics 14

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