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Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 51 students earned their Chemistry degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Louisiana

There are 16,460 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $68,570, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

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

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

#4

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

Chemistry Careers in LA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 19% $43,340
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $59,840
Chemists 12% $76,000
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $89,990
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Geological & Earth Sciences 63
Physics 32

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