Biology at Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Southern University and A & M College graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University and A & M College 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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| 788 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $45,173 | $48,081 | #760 | $34,012 |
| 789 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #646 | $23,672 |
| 790 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $45,068 | $47,969 | #761 | — |
| 791 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #655 | $36,095 |
| 792 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #656 | $36,095 |
| 793 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,873 | $52,879 | #621 | $26,044 |
| 794 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,836 | $53,043 | #614 | $19,955 |
Other Majors at Southern University and A & M College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #130 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #480 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #232 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $58,951 | $45,907 | #346 of 349 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #446 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #778 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #197 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #186 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #149 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #503 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1107 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #19 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #496 of 660 |
| Sociology | $43,844 | — | #405 of 462 |
| Psychology | $41,901 | $31,165 | #923 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #80 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University and A & M College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,095 one year after graduating and $44,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University and A & M College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern University and A & M College ranks #791 by median pay four years after graduation, and #655 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern University and A & M College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,067.
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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.