Biology · Louisiana
Biology colleges in Louisiana
CampusPin lists 30 U.S. colleges in Louisiana that offer Biology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Biology is the foundational pre-health major, covering molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of living systems.
Schools in Louisiana that offer Biology
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$40,000
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
643
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,182
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$22,194
Acceptance
41%
Enrollment
1,116
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,690
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
1,168
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,683
Acceptance
24%
Enrollment
4,279
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,420
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
368
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$19,740
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
897
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
2,683
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
1,045
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$11,954
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
36,051
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,050
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
4,414
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,327
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,338
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,125
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
7,821
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
4,145
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
5,346
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,173
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
5,340
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,864
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
6,789
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$23,560
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
342
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,265
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,979
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,210
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,837
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,373
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
10,691
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
826
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,940
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
6,823
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,490
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
1,381
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$65,538
Acceptance
15%
Enrollment
12,760
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$16,160
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
751
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,418
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
14,435
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,190
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
6,613
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,172
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
5,604
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$27,868
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,124
Biology programs in Louisiana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 30 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
30
Public / private
20 / 10
Universities / 2-year
27 / 3
Cities represented
14
In-state tuition range
$4,210–$65,538
Median in-state tuition
$10,272
Lowest published in-state tuition
South Louisiana Community College
$4,210
Most selective
Tulane University of Louisiana
15% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
36,051 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Biology program
- General biology, cell, and molecular biology
- Genetics
- Ecology and evolution
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Lab techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, sequencing)
- Senior research project
Where a Biology degree can lead
- Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
- Research Lab Technician
- Biotech Researcher
- PhD Biologist (academia)
- Medical Lab Scientist
- Forensic Biologist
Typical pay: $48,000–$72,000 early-career (varies; PhD significantly higher)
A Biology major covers cellular and molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Programs require a strong chemistry sequence (general and organic), physics, and calculus. Many BS-track programs require additional biochemistry and statistics. Common concentrations include Cell & Molecular, Ecology & Evolution, Marine, Microbiology, and Biotechnology.
Biology is the most common pre-medical major and a strong feeder into PhD programs in biological sciences. Graduates work in research labs, biotech, pharmaceutical, environmental, and clinical fields.
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