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2025 Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana

17 Colleges in Louisiana
1,569 Biology Degrees Awarded
$33,813 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general biology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 17 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,569 degrees in general biology annually.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana The biology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Biology rankings. For our Best Overall General Biology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Louisiana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Louisiana Schools in Biology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In LA
61 Biology Degrees Awarded

Tulane University of Louisiana is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general biology. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
348 Biology Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Baton Rouge. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 348 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. After graduating, biology degree recipients typically make about $22,742 in the first five years of their career.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Biology Degrees Awarded
$18,690 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general biology has to look into University of Louisiana at Lafayette. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 131 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year. After graduating, biology degree recipients generally make an average of $18,690 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Biology Degrees Awarded
24.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in general biology needs to look into Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Hammond. This university ranks 13th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 129 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn around $30,865 for their early career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Biology Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1592 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 135 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $27,358.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Biology Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New Orleans, XULA is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 121 general biology students who graduated with this degree at XULA in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients usually earn an average of $17,761 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,181 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1440 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola New Orleans is a great university overall.

There were about 26 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Loyola New Orleans in the most recent data year. After graduation, biology degree recipients generally earn around $30,181 at the beginning of their careers.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In LA
56 Biology Degrees Awarded

ULM is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Monroe. A Best Colleges rank of #1356 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were approximately 56 general biology students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Biology Degrees Awarded
$33,784 Median Starting Salary

UNO is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of New Orleans. This university ranks 22nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 115 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $33,784.

More information about a degree in general biology from University of New Orleans

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Biology Degrees Awarded
$25,078 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 70 general biology students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn an average of $25,078 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in general biology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 3,494
Florida 282 6,422
North Carolina 279 3,663
Virginia 274 3,356
Tennessee 269 1,542
South Carolina 248 1,775
Kentucky 244 1,140
Mississippi 234 1,380
Arkansas 234 891
Alabama 233 1,939
West Virginia 207 526

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 1,539
General Biomedical Sciences 30

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 195
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 105
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 101
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 67
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 53
Pharmacology & Toxicology 50
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 31
Genetics 18
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 12
Botany/Plant Biology 10

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