Chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Xavier University of Louisiana graduates in chemistry earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Xavier University of Louisiana Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 204 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,213 | $54,959 | #195 | $26,513 |
| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
| 207 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $48,508 | $56,152 | #191 | — |
| 208 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,490 | $50,785 | #202 | $36,881 |
| 209 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $45,522 | $41,422 | #209 | $18,896 |
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 |
| Biology | $42,938 | $17,761 | #808 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,198 | $16,106 | #1169 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Xavier University of Louisiana chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Xavier University of Louisiana rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Xavier University of Louisiana ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.