Biology at Benedict College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Benedict College graduates in biology earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedict College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 830 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $37,771 | $41,259 | #823 | $43,914 |
| 831 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $37,919 | #835 | — |
| 832 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $42,901 | #816 | $23,999 |
| 833 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $40,990 | #826 | $22,805 |
| 834 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $39,366 | #831 | $25,873 |
| 835 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $34,866 | $36,093 | #839 | $19,679 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $34,533 | $38,772 | #833 | — |
Other Majors at Benedict College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,811 | $28,419 | #1167 of 1176 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $41,372 | $17,324 | #54 of 63 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,158 | $26,891 | #178 of 178 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,337 | $23,838 | #653 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,638 | — | #644 of 660 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,129 | $21,607 | #167 of 172 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $33,120 | — |
| Social Work | — | $30,295 | — |
| Psychology | — | $27,620 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedict College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,805 one year after graduating and $36,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedict College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Benedict College ranks #833 by median pay four years after graduation, and #826 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Benedict College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,923.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.