Louisiana · Biology

Best institutions to study Biology in Louisiana

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
23
offering CIP 26.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,463
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$27,358
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
14
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,760
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$49,770
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,0952427%$33,000
2University of New Orleans
New Orleans Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,7849438%$22,500
3Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,86510245%$20,062
4Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,1812959%$22,906$27,000
5McNeese State University
Lake Charles Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,2764047%$20,869
6Louisiana Tech University
Ruston Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,35811064%$22,917
7Grambling State University
Grambling Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,1645336%$33,187
8Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,0785443%$26,821
9Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Shreveport Public · Bachelor's degree
$24,4054738%$26,695
10Dillard University
New Orleans Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$23,9992943%$18,826$31,376

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
190
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$49,770
median $47,310
Best-paying metro
$54,150
New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Related careers

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$73,370 avg · 580 jobs
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$88,280 avg · 430 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$95,740 avg · 390 jobs
Forensic Science Technicians
avg · 240 jobs
Biological Technicians
$49,770 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Louisiana.

Which Biology program in Louisiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern University and A & M College tops the list at $36,095. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Louisiana?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Louisiana is $49,770 (median $47,310), across about 190 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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