Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA
$27,358Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,671Median earnings 4 years after
$47,164Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
119Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $27,358 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $22,500, about 82% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge | $36,095 | $29,067 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | $36,095 | $29,067 |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans | $33,784 | $16,743 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $30,865 | $18,750 |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans | $30,181 | $26,990 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles | $28,276 | $20,736 |
| Grambling State University Grambling | $27,164 | $31,000 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches | $25,078 | $24,566 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport | $24,405 | $22,969 |
| Dillard University New Orleans | $23,999 | $31,000 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux | $23,672 | $21,666 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge | $22,742 | $20,418 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $18,690 | $21,294 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans | $17,761 | $25,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Louisiana Tech University make?
The median salary is $27,358 one year after graduation and $47,164 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.