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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Louisiana

30 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 69th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Louisiana

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 1,400 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $70,000, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $39,749. 80% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 73% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $58,465 after graduation.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in LA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $70,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440
Biological Scientists 7% $63,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Biology 153
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 80
Ecology & Systematics Biology 54
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 38
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 36
Pharmacology & Toxicology 27
Microbiology Science & Immunology 27
Genetics 14

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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