Biology at University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
University of New Orleans graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of 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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| 602 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $52,863 | $55,738 | #517 | $24,211 |
| 603 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $52,808 | $46,503 | #783 | — |
| 604 | Trine University Angola, IN | $52,806 | $56,651 | #481 | $39,067 |
| 605 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $52,671 | $60,971 | #305 | $33,784 |
| 606 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,670 | $62,312 | #270 | $26,390 |
| 607 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $52,645 | $48,422 | #757 | $30,191 |
| 608 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $56,429 | #489 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Orleans biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,784 one year after graduating and $52,671 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Orleans rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of New Orleans ranks #605 by median pay four years after graduation, and #305 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,743.
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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.