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 #723 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Louisiana State University - Shreveport handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $19,896. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Louisiana State University - Shreveport make a median salary of $40,557 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,695 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport.
The biology program at Louisiana State University - Shreveport awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Louisiana State University - Shreveport in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 70% of grads 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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