Biology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 506 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #486 | $34,516 |
| 507 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $55,577 | $59,309 | #376 | — |
| 508 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,576 | $57,830 | #434 | $37,903 |
| 509 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $55,452 | $64,190 | #210 | $25,078 |
| 510 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $55,446 | $56,972 | #469 | $34,940 |
| 511 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $55,434 | $56,360 | #492 | $29,292 |
| 512 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $55,431 | $56,374 | #491 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,078 one year after graduating and $55,452 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #509 by median pay four years after graduation, and #210 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,566.
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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.