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General Psychology Schools in Louisiana

151 students earned Psychology degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Psychology is the 20th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 10,550 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $86,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#3

McNeese State University

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

The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Tulane. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,749.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,197 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,166 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Psychology Careers in LA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $63,540
Managers 9% $79,900
Psychologists 9% $76,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 79
Other Psychology 19

View all majors related to General Psychology

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