Compare 7 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $40,033.
With top graduates earning $53,442, Biological and Physical Sciences stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Louisiana's 7 ranked programs.
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana's Biological and Physical Sciences program leads with graduates earning $53,442, significantly above the $40,033 average. The University of New Orleans follows at $43,260, while LSU's flagship program produces $41,336—demonstrating that regional publics compete effectively in this interdisciplinary field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $53,442
Strong outcomes with 94% acceptance rate
11.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.2% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,442 | 11 | $25,000 | Good | $11,900 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $43,260 | 95 | $18,750 | Manageable | $15,048 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $41,336 | 141 | $20,500 | Manageable | $25,645 | High | |
| #4 | $39,757 | 38 | $20,500 | Manageable | $33,574 | High | |
| #5 | $37,721 | 106 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #6 | $33,829 | 49 | $22,135 | High | $18,071 | High | |
| #7 | $30,886 | 40 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
