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Doctoral (Research)-9% vs national median127 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport

Ranked 75th of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$53,673
middle 50%: $44,815 – $65,669
Median · 5 years out
$75,586
middle 50%: $61,332 – $112,456
Median · 10 years out
$110,938
middle 50%: $83,907 – $170,055

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 Health Sciences Center in Shreveport's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $53,673 one year after graduating, rising to $110,938 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 75th 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?

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

Paid off in
5.5 yrs
≈ $6,194 total interest

Same major at other universities

Binghamton University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$76,644 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$76,406 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$75,729 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
$74,729 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Dallas
$74,586 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$74,515 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
$74,301 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport

Medicine (Doctorate)
$171,643 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$136,798 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$106,733 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$105,245 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$97,172 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$95,853 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$87,430 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Master's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out

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