Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · University of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 26.01

$33,784Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,671Median earnings 4 years after
$52,009Median earnings 5 years after
$16,743Median federal debt
74Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at University of New Orleans earn a median of $33,784 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 $16,743, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$27,358$22,500
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 University of New Orleans make?

The median salary is $33,784 one year after graduation and $52,009 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,743.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.