Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Xavier University of Louisiana graduates in biology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Xavier University of Louisiana 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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| 805 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $44,128 | #809 | $28,507 |
| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
| 809 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $42,619 | $45,481 | #796 | $24,341 |
| 810 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $42,595 | $45,710 | #794 | $28,675 |
| 811 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $42,405 | $43,113 | #814 | $27,493 |
Other Majors at Xavier University of Louisiana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $63,204 | — | #62 of 215 |
| Chemistry | $48,508 | — | #207 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,198 | $16,106 | #1169 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Xavier University of Louisiana biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,761 one year after graduating and $42,938 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Xavier University of Louisiana rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Xavier University of Louisiana ranks #808 by median pay four years after graduation, and #730 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Xavier University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,512.
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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.