General Biology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 general biology degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Among 10,749 students, 8,719 (81%) studied exclusively online and 953 (9%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #17 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #280 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1218 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Graduates of Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,353 |
| 2 years | $27,534 |
| 4 years | $42,059 |
| 5 years | $51,705 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport take home a median $42,059, compared with $52,201 for all Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport stands at $26,695.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport are 53% women (17) and 47% men (15).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Of the 22 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Among the 10 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
This General Biology program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.