by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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The biochemistry program at Louisiana State University awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 348 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
| Zoology | 8 |
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