Biology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates in biology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University-Shreveport 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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| 774 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,920 | $46,687 | #781 | $29,981 |
| 775 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $45,800 | $51,423 | #673 | — |
| 776 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $45,783 | $42,171 | #819 | — |
| 777 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $45,759 | $52,969 | #617 | $24,405 |
| 778 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $45,737 | $42,773 | #817 | $32,565 |
| 779 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $50,652 | #709 | $32,212 |
| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University-Shreveport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,276 | $60,259 | #299 of 349 |
| Public Health | $61,423 | — | #80 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,117 | $37,466 | #694 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,808 | $43,321 | #971 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,352 | $48,717 | #142 of 680 |
| Marketing | $52,371 | $35,115 | #483 of 516 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,127 | $34,855 | #319 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,731 | $28,863 | #956 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $26,536 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University-Shreveport biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,405 one year after graduating and $45,759 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranks #777 by median pay four years after graduation, and #617 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,969.
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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.