by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Louisiana State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #387 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 387 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 358 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,375 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,875 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 64% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 231 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Louisiana State University conferred 360 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
