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Physics Schools in Louisiana

32 students earned Physics degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 43.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.8%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Louisiana

14,370 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Louisiana

Physics grads earn an average of $94,850 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

18 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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,166 a year.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private school has an average net price of $39,749.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

Physics Careers in LA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $89,990
Physicists 0% $127,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Geological & Earth Sciences 63
Chemistry 51

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