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Ecology in Louisiana

Ecology Schools in Louisiana

56 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 115th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Louisiana

2,590 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in Louisiana

Ecology grads earn an average of $68,590 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,582. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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#2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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Ecology Careers in LA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Biology 1,529
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 147
Biochemistry & Biophysics 111
Pharmacology & Toxicology 50
Microbiology Science & Immunology 46
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 38
Genetics 14

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