Louisiana
Population: 4,648,794
State Rank: 25
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $173,991 | 31 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $501 | 40 |
| National Science Foundation | $26,896 | 36 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $0 | - |
| Total | $201,388 | 31 |
Notes:
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 1,559 | $68,294 |
| Medical Device | 628 | $65,372 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 5,867 | $51,422 |
| Overall Private Sector | 1,611,244 | $48,408 |
Notes:
Source: TEConomy and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), The Bioscience Economy: Propelling Life-Saving Treatments, Supporting State & Local Communities 2020
For more information about research investments in Louisiana, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $356,000,000 | 36 |
| Industry | $273,000,000 | 42 |
| Universities | $233,000,000 | 26 |
| Other | $166,000,000 | 32 |
| Total | $1,028,000,000 | 39 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, National Patterns of R&D Resources, 2018