2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, biological and biomedical sciences was ranked 5th in Louisiana. In fact, 2,210 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Southeastern Louisiana University to be the best value school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Southeastern is a large public school located in the small city of Hammond.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southeastern are $8,289 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Southeastern take out an average of $20,880 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 12 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern University and A & M College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern University and A & M College are $9,842 per year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Southern University and A & M College carry an average student debtload of $33,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $129.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New Orleans. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UNO undergraduate students pay an average of $9,072 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNO carry an average student debtload of $21,004.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $7,327 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out an average of $27,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UL Lafayette are $10,346 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UL Lafayette carry an average student debtload of $20,500.
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Louisiana Tech University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Louisiana Tech are $10,065 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Louisiana Tech take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $157, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Nicholls State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking. Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,946 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Nicholls State University accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana State University are $11,958 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Louisiana State University take out $21,603 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $231.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Louisiana State University is ranked #2 for overall quality for biological and biomedical sciences in Louisiana.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ULM are $9,058 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from ULM take out $19,472 in student loans while working on their degree.
ULM also made our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana list, coming in at #4.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking. NSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Natchitoches.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NSU are $8,672 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at NSU take out is $24,566.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,375 |
| West Virginia | 782 |
| Mississippi | 1,746 |
| South Carolina | 2,790 |
| Florida | 9,666 |
| Virginia | 5,024 |
| Arkansas | 1,033 |
| Alabama | 2,662 |
| Kentucky | 1,553 |
| Georgia | 4,996 |
| Tennessee | 2,478 |
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Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Genetics | 1,543 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
More about our data sources and methodologies.