Compare 18 Biology, General. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $38,959.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General. tells a different story. Across 18 programs, earnings range from $16,663 to $65,780—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Centenary College of Louisiana's Biology program leads with graduates earning $65,780, nearly 70% above the state average of $38,959. McNeese State follows at $58,995, while UL Lafayette reaches $51,956—proof that regional programs compete effectively based on program-specific strengths rather than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $65,780
Strong outcomes ($51,956) with 89% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
14.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $65,780 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $30,775 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $58,995 | 30 | $23,000 | Good | $13,410 | Manageable |
| #3 | $51,956 | 115 | $22,902 | Good | $13,655 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $47,426 | 47 | $21,500 | Good | $10,174 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $43,666 | 119 | $18,750 | Manageable | $15,048 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $42,857 | 51 | $36,500 | Challenging | $21,007 | High | |
| #7 | $42,375 | 322 | $20,500 | Manageable | $25,645 | High | |
| #8 | $42,059 | 31 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,730 | High | |
| #9 | $40,453 | 105 | $22,113 | Manageable | $10,611 | High | |
| #10 | $39,127 | 97 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,900 | High | |
| #11 | $38,569 | 106 | $22,135 | Challenging | $18,071 | High | |
| #12 | $34,574 | 134 | $24,053 | High | $39,909 | High | |
| #13 | $34,441 | 34 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High | |
| #14 | $30,181 | 16 | $26,000 | High | $27,371 | High | |
| #15 | $26,715 | 22 | $31,000 | High | $9,000 | High | |
| #16 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | $22,771 | 34 | $31,000 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #17 | $22,652 | 31 | $20,500 | High | $33,574 | High | |
| #18 | $16,663 | 42 | $22,675 | High | $11,428 | 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.
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