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Doctoral (Research)-17% vs national median307 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Ranked 93rd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,830
middle 50%: $44,195 – $63,857
Median · 5 years out
$68,920
middle 50%: $55,246 – $95,096
Median · 10 years out
$89,011
middle 50%: $65,986 – $125,175

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $52,830 one year after graduating, rising to $89,011 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 93rd of 99 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,532 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Oregon
$72,966 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$72,799 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$71,140 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$71,060 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$68,291 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$62,605 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$62,075 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$131,581 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$123,649 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$120,780 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,095 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,501 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,433 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,267 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$109,373 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,906 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,714 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$105,787 · 5 yrs out

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