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Best Biology Colleges in Louisiana

23 accredited institutions in Louisiana offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23

Colleges

5,562

Graduates/yr

15

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Biology Programs in Louisiana

PublicBachelor's

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Tulane University of Louisiana

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Xavier University of Louisiana

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Louisiana Tech University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southeastern Louisiana University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Grambling State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of New Orleans

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Louisiana at Monroe

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Loyola University New Orleans

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Nicholls State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

McNeese State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Centenary College of Louisiana

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dillard University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Southern University and A & M College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

In-State Tuition

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southern University at New Orleans

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Louisiana Christian University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Holy Cross

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Biology in Louisiana

Louisiana has 23 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 5,562 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.