# Xavier University of Louisiana: Biology (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160904, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/xavier-university-of-louisiana/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,761
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,938 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,887 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 13 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (16 colleges, $45,450): -$2,512
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,058

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,938 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,405 | $62,230 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,094 | $65,206 | 6.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,836 | $77,052 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,118 | $82,590 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,096 | $104,095 | 10.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | $59,671 | $22,917 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $56,019 | $20,875 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $55,452 | $26,821 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Grambling State University | $54,628 | $33,187 | $19,809 | 36% |
| University of New Orleans | $52,671 | $22,500 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $49,951 | $20,062 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $47,777 | $13,875 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $45,759 | $26,695 | $7,022 | 38% |
| Nicholls State University | $45,142 | $22,187 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $44,880 | $33,000 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $44,880 | $33,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $44,350 | not reported | $14,810 | 13% |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | $42,938 | $25,887 | $17,127 | 49% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $41,323 | $21,500 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Dillard University | $37,061 | $31,376 | $22,094 | 43% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $33,429 | $20,000 | $13,466 | 54% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $50,200 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $47,310 LA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,750 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $59,850 LA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $129,960 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $115,950 LA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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