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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 334 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,742 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,008 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Louisiana State University is $256 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 334 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Louisiana State University. About 31% were men and 69% were 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, 67% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Louisiana State University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 51 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
| Zoology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.