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. Also, learn how Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University - Shreveport was ranked #872 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 854 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 872 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University - Shreveport handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University - Shreveport is $24,405. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University - Shreveport was $236 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $14,825 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,030 | $11,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,898 | $4,898 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University - Shreveport tuition and fees.
The biology program at Louisiana State University - Shreveport awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University - Shreveport with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University - Shreveport biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University - Shreveport Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Louisiana State University - Shreveport in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University - Shreveport with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport.
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