Xavier University Of Louisiana delivers well above average return on educational investment, ranking at the 79.4th percentile nationally. Graduates earn $5,810 beyond expectations compared to similar students at peer institutions, placing Xavier at the 76.1st percentile for earnings uplift. This performance indicates the university effectively prepares students for post-graduation success relative to their demographics and backgrounds. Median earnings reach $52,184 at the 48th percentile nationally, around the typical range for four-year institutions. However, Xavier graduates earn $10,882 less annually than the peer median of $63,066, reflecting differences in student preparation and program mix. Median debt of $24,053 remains nearly identical to peer levels at $24,181, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. This combination of earnings beyond expectations, controlled borrowing, and manageable debt burden supports strong return on investment for graduates seeking economic advancement.
Xavier graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth from early to mid-career. Median earnings increase from $40,643 six years after enrollment to $48,490 at eight years and $52,184 at ten years, representing 28.4% growth from the six-year mark. These outcomes are based on a ten-year cohort of 1,095 graduates, providing confidence in the reported figures. Graduates earn $5,810 beyond expectations compared to similar students nationally, placing Xavier at the 76.1st percentile for earnings uplift. Low-income graduates earn $64,200, ranking in the top 25% nationally and demonstrating the university's success in supporting economic mobility for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Earnings distribution shows meaningful variation, with outcomes ranging from $32,235 at the 25th percentile to $91,378 at the 75th percentile, reflecting differences in program selection and career paths. Approximately 25.3% of graduates continue to graduate school, indicating solid preparation for advanced study alongside workforce entry.
Latest FE earnings field: 10-year
Lower quartile, 10-year field
Earnings outcomes at Xavier show substantial variation across programs and career trajectories. The gap between the 25th percentile ($32,235) and 75th percentile ($91,378) represents a 2.8:1 ratio, reflecting significant differences in field choice and post-graduation opportunities. Analytical Chemistry graduates lead with median earnings of $45,349, while Business Administration graduates earn $36,538. Biology and Psychology graduates earn similar amounts at $34,574 and $34,619 respectively. The earnings trajectory demonstrates accelerating growth, with 28.4% increase between the six-year and ten-year measurement points. Based on over 1,000 graduates in the ten-year cohort, these outcomes represent broad institutional performance rather than isolated high-performing programs.
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Earnings outcomes show substantial variation reflecting diverse career paths and program choices. The distribution spans from $32,235 at the 25th percentile to $91,378 at the 75th percentile, representing a 2.8:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. Low-income graduates earn $64,200, ranking in the top 25% nationally and demonstrating strong mobility potential for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This earnings spread indicates meaningful upward mobility opportunities while showing realistic variation based on field selection and individual circumstances.
Approximately 25.3% of Xavier graduates continue to graduate or professional school based on program mix analysis. This estimate reflects low confidence due to methodology limitations but suggests meaningful preparation for advanced study alongside workforce entry pathways.
Program mix and student pathways explain much of the earnings story.
Xavier's strongest earning programs reflect the institution's science and professional focus. Analytical Chemistry leads with $45,349 median earnings, significantly outperforming other programs and ranking #66 nationally. Business Administration produces $36,538 earnings among 23 graduates, while Psychology and Biology cluster around $34,600 with larger cohort sizes. Behavioral Aspects of Health shows the most modest earnings at $27,669 but serves students prioritizing service-oriented careers. The program diversity supports different career pathways while Analytical Chemistry drives much of the institution's strong return performance. Students seeking maximum earnings potential should focus on chemistry and business programs, while those prioritizing graduate school preparation benefit from the larger biology and psychology programs. This program mix enables Xavier to serve diverse student interests while maintaining overall return performance that exceeds expectations given student demographics.
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Upper quartile, 10-year field
Earnings outcomes show substantial variation reflecting diverse career paths and program choices. The distribution spans from $32,235 at the 25th percentile to $91,378 at the 75th percentile, representing a 2.8:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. Low-income graduates earn $64,200, ranking in the top 25% nationally and demonstrating strong mobility potential for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This earnings spread indicates meaningful upward mobility opportunities while showing realistic variation based on field selection and individual circumstances.
