How much money do Xavier University of Louisiana graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $50,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $61,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Xavier University of Louisiana graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Chemistry with a median starting salary of $23,700 followed by Psychology paying $23,000 and Biology graduates who have a median starting income of $20,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $121,600 followed by Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $37,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Xavier University of Louisiana graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) | $121,600 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $37,300 |
| Chemistry (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,700 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,000 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160904 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Xavier University of Louisiana.