Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how LSUS ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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LSUS ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #1,296 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Louisiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University-Shreveport conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from LSUS report a median salary of $42,059 a year. This is lower than $52,201, the median for all majors at LSUS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at LSUS, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,695 in student loans. This is lower than $28,907, the typical median for all majors at LSUS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $1,671 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at LSUS are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at LSUS were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at LSUS includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 32 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |