Louisiana · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in Louisiana, ranked by earnings

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 26.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
108
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,906
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Biochemistry in Louisiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge Public
6269%
2Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
2486%$33,106
3Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
949%$19,760
4Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
459%$22,906
5Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport Private not-for-profit
356%$24,624
6Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
New Orleans Public
3
7Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge Private not-for-profit
245%$17,925
8Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Shreveport Public
1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$103,650
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Louisiana.

What is the focus of the Biochemistry program?+

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biochemists and Biophysicists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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