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Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in Louisiana

50 students earned Pharmacology degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Pharmacology & Toxicology is the 121st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 38.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Pharmacology & Toxicology Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,250 people in the state and 474,470 people in the nation working in pharmacology jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacology & Toxicology Jobs in Louisiana

Pharmacology grads earn an average of $82,610 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer pharmacology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,749. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,857 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Southern University and A & M College will pay a net price of $17,104.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Pharmacology & Toxicology Careers in LA

Some of the careers pharmacology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
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 pharmacology.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Biology 1,529
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 147
Biochemistry & Biophysics 111
Ecology & Systematics Biology 54
Microbiology Science & Immunology 46
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 38
Genetics 14

View all majors related to Pharmacology & Toxicology

View Nationwide Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

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