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Psychology in Louisiana

Psychology Schools in Louisiana

1,607 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Psychology is the 4th most popular major out of a total 520 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,467
Master’s Degree 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 10,550 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $86,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,813.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,761. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $45,582.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,387.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,540. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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