Biology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in biology earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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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| 814 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $41,862 | $40,090 | #829 | $31,392 |
| 815 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,694 | $38,992 | #832 | $26,350 |
| 816 | Malone University Canton, OH | $41,515 | $44,303 | #807 | $22,005 |
| 817 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $47,834 | #762 | $18,690 |
| 818 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $40,967 | $44,097 | #810 | $33,518 |
| 819 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $46,388 | #785 | $14,102 |
| 820 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $40,723 | $42,089 | #820 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,690 one year after graduating and $41,323 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #817 by median pay four years after graduation, and #762 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,294.
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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.