Biology at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling State 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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| 536 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $54,648 | $58,627 | #411 | $35,938 |
| 537 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $54,639 | $51,098 | #691 | $32,374 |
| 538 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $54,633 | $56,718 | #479 | $29,330 |
| 539 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $63,236 | #247 | $27,164 |
| 540 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $54,587 | $53,631 | #590 | — |
| 541 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $54,566 | $56,396 | #490 | — |
| 542 | Hope College Holland, MI | $54,538 | $57,504 | #445 | $35,430 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,760 | $40,864 | #29 of 34 |
| Information Science/Studies | $54,803 | — | #143 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,208 | — | #791 of 796 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $45,159 | $19,830 | #48 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,729 | $23,418 | #1153 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,665 | $22,864 | #311 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $23,046 | #620 of 660 |
| Psychology | $43,561 | — | #859 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,324 | $27,375 | #590 of 660 |
| Social Work | $42,644 | $26,980 | #401 of 420 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | — | #514 of 516 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $23,073 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,164 one year after graduating and $54,628 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Grambling State University ranks #539 by median pay four years after graduation, and #247 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
← All data for Grambling State University · Methodology
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.