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Physical Sciences in Louisiana

Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana

441 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Louisiana

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 315
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Louisiana

There are 19,260 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $95,220, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,761. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,352. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,977. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

65% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,771.

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Dillard University

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

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

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Loyola New Orleans will pay a net price of $20,712.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,793. 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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Physical Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $102,520
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Chemists 12% $76,000
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,210
Engineering 1,832
Engineering Technologies 1,315
Agriculture 443
Mathematics & Statistics 376
Architecture/Urban Planning 299
Natural Resources & Conservation 191
Science Technologies 13

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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