Biology at Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Dillard University graduates in biology earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dillard University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 829 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $37,940 | $42,070 | #821 | $25,938 |
| 830 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $37,771 | $41,259 | #823 | $43,914 |
| 831 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $37,919 | #835 | — |
| 832 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $42,901 | #816 | $23,999 |
| 833 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $40,990 | #826 | $22,805 |
| 834 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $39,366 | #831 | $25,873 |
| 835 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $34,866 | $36,093 | #839 | $19,679 |
Other Majors at Dillard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,661 | $86,585 | #357 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,687 | $26,744 | #502 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,546 | — | #1098 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,103 | $18,155 | #476 of 660 |
| Public Health | $47,641 | $35,205 | #184 of 215 |
| Psychology | — | $33,143 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dillard University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,999 one year after graduating and $37,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dillard University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Dillard University ranks #832 by median pay four years after graduation, and #816 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Dillard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.