Biology at Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Southern University at New Orleans graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern University at New Orleans 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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| 794 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,836 | $53,043 | #614 | $19,955 |
| 795 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $44,763 | $47,197 | #777 | $29,996 |
| 796 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,617 | $46,426 | #784 | $32,160 |
| 797 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,350 | $51,338 | #678 | — |
| 798 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $44,145 | $50,108 | #720 | $29,098 |
| 799 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $44,118 | $40,173 | #828 | — |
| 800 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,095 | $47,056 | #778 | $22,684 |
Other Majors at Southern University at New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $49,709 | — | #279 of 420 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $47,390 | $33,687 | #82 of 172 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,788 | — | #263 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,723 | $33,494 | #614 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,226 | $25,777 | #392 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,068 | $40,173 | #1165 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $39,139 | — | #988 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University at New Orleans biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,350 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University at New Orleans rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern University at New Orleans ranks #797 by median pay four years after graduation, and #678 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern University at New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.