2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in biological & physical science sits in the middle of the road, ranking #148 out of 343 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7 master's degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to biological & physical science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biological & physical science students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt biological & physical science students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biological & physical science related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biological & physical science students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Biological & Physical Science Schools

The biological science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Biological & Physical Science in Louisiana

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biological & physical science.

Top Louisiana Schools for a Master's in Biological Science

1

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

5 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Louisiana Tech University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & physical science. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the town of Ruston.More information about a master’s in biological & physical science from Louisiana Tech University

2

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

2 Annual Graduates

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & physical science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Virginia	182	21
Alabama	151	4
Kentucky	147	2
Mississippi	145	1
Arkansas	121	7

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Rankings in Majors Related to Biological Science

Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	7

Most Popular Majors Related to Biological Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nutrition Science	18
Historic Preservation	8
Sustainability Science	8
Gerontology	7
Museum Studies	5
Science, Technology & Society	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.