Biology at Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Southern University Law Center 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 Law Center 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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| 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 |
| 795 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $44,763 | $47,197 | #777 | $29,996 |
Other Majors at Southern University Law Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #131 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #481 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #233 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $58,951 | $45,907 | #347 of 349 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #447 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #779 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #198 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #187 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #150 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #504 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1108 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #20 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #497 of 660 |
| Sociology | $43,844 | — | #406 of 462 |
| Psychology | $41,901 | $31,165 | #924 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #81 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University Law Center 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 Law Center rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern University Law Center ranks #792 by median pay four years after graduation, and #656 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern University Law Center 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.