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Chemistry & biochem at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates about 102 chemistry & biochemistry majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 149th of 689 schools we score for chemistry & biochemistry, a strong program at 71 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 60 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 87% of the schools we've counted. Research spending in the field runs about $15 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

71/100Strong#149 of 689 for chemistry & biochemistry →
Graduates a year1022% of the class
Courses in the catalog60more than 87% of schools
Research in the field$15Ma year, NSF
Admit rate73%whole school
SAT middle 50%1140–1320whole school

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Where chemistry & biochemistry happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Howe Russell Geosciences Complex, Howe-Russell-Kniffen Geoscience Complex, A. R. Choppin Hall - Chemistry, Chemistry & Materials Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 55 · Dorm 20 · Chapel 17 · Athletics 13 · Arts 4 · Dining 3.

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Nearby in the chemistry & biochemistry ranking

  1. Hillsdale College 72
  2. Saint Joseph's University 72
  3. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 72
  4. University of Illinois Chicago 71
  5. Temple University 71
  6. University of Wyoming 71
  7. Auburn University 71
  8. Drexel University 71

Other strong majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with every school we score in chemistry & biochemistry. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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