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Psychology in Louisiana

Psychology Schools in Louisiana

1,959 students earned Psychology degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,673
Master’s Degree 202
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 27.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Louisiana

There are 10,550 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $86,630, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,813. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at ULM.

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215 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,761. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,851.

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

A typical student attending Nicholls State University will pay a net price of $12,330. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $15,540.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,387.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,352. 93% of students get financical aid.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,768. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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