by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at LSUS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks LSUS among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #1,193 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,193 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 15 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 256 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at LSUS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University-Shreveport conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
LSUS holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from LSUS earn a median of $42,059 a year. This is lower than $52,201, the median for all majors at LSUS.
To complete a bachelor’s at LSUS, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,695 in student loans. This is below $28,907, the typical median for all majors at LSUS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $1,671 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at LSUS were White. Roughly 55% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
LSUS awarded 22 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at LSUS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
