Genetics Schools in Louisiana

10 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Genetics is the 172nd most popular major out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 10.0%
• Black or African American: 10.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 70.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,370 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $69,600, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in LA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Genetics Careers in LA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	LA Job Growth	LA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	14%	$70,060
Medical Scientists	7%	$63,440

Related Majors in Louisiana

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

Major	Annual Graduates in LA
General Biology	1,529
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

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View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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