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Psychology Schools in Louisiana

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

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 26.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

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

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid. 90% of the teachers are full time.

#4

McNeese State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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

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

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Southern University and A & M College grads earn an average salary of $31,782. 98% of students get financical aid.

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
Education 1,732
Social Sciences 163
Library Science 102
History 78
Communication & Journalism 75
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 3

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