U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 179 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,593. College Scorecard.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,224 | $35,774 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $8,766 | $38,132 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $10,608 | $46,145 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,394 | $75,664 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $18,991 | $82,611 | 2.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($67,446) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,882 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at Wisconsin colleges
Every Wisconsin college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette University | $88,921 | $25,296 | $31,487 | 83% |
| 2 | Edgewood College | $69,355 | $29,000 | $26,113 | 60% |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | $69,005 | $20,500 | $17,354 | 90% |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $67,446 | $24,034 | $16,210 | 71% |
| 5 | Carroll University | $67,070 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| 6 | Saint Norbert College | $62,683 | $25,250 | $26,172 | 71% |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $60,928 | $28,500 | $11,772 | 40% |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $60,875 | $22,937 | $14,054 | 57% |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $59,937 | $21,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| 10 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | $59,231 | $26,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $58,804 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $58,118 | $27,000 | $14,158 | 59% |
| 13 | Carthage College | $55,576 | $23,250 | $26,565 | 64% |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $53,507 | $24,250 | $14,305 | 46% |
| 15 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $52,187 | $24,937 | $14,559 | 51% |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $51,038 | $23,023 | $13,369 | 48% |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $50,540 | $22,010 | $16,032 | 56% |
| 18 | Ripon College | $48,508 | $27,000 | $20,216 | 63% |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | $44,617 | $27,000 | $12,220 | 42% |
| 20 | Lawrence University | $38,092 | $13,096 | $23,401 | 77% |
9 more Wisconsin colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Acceptance rate: 76% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 71% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,378
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earn a median $67,446 four years after graduating and $36,823 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $24,034, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse a good school for Biology in Wisconsin?
On pay, Biology graduates of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earn $67,446 four years out, $8,428 above the median for the same major across 20 Wisconsin colleges ($59,018) and $9,450 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse rank for Biology in Wisconsin?
Of 20 Wisconsin colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks 4th. The highest is Marquette University at $88,921.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $51,750 in Wisconsin and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).