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Chemistry in Louisiana

Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

218 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 520 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 189
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 28.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 15,190 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $77,490, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Louisiana that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,761. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at XULA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,851. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $45,582. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,330. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at GSU.

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#10

Dillard University

New Orleans
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,215 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Dillard University will pay a net price of $19,117.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern.

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Chemistry Careers in LA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Chemists 12% $76,000
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Other Chemistry 5
Forensic Chemistry 3
Analytical Chemistry 1

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