Below are the key facts about this program at LSUS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks LSUS as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #1,279 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,279 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 15 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 267 of 304 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at LSUS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at LSUS covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 32 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University-Shreveport awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
LSUS ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from LSUS report a median salary of $42,059 a year. This is lower than $52,201, the median for all majors at LSUS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at LSUS, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,695 in student loans. This is lower than $28,907, the typical median for all majors at LSUS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $1,671 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at LSUS are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at LSUS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 10 |