Biology at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Charleston Southern University graduates in biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Charleston Southern University 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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| 761 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $46,598 | $56,538 | #485 | $19,910 |
| 762 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,452 | $49,442 | #738 | $25,912 |
| 763 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $46,435 | $48,960 | #745 | — |
| 764 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $46,399 | $51,449 | #672 | $29,891 |
| 765 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $46,370 | $52,634 | #629 | $30,174 |
| 766 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #731 | $35,416 |
| 767 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #732 | $35,416 |
Other Majors at Charleston Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $97,290 | — | #188 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,175 | $66,310 | #880 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,117 | $64,920 | #399 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,600 | — | #740 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $57,482 | — | #172 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,253 | — | #155 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,179 | — | #430 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,162 | $33,633 | #392 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,824 | $33,518 | #419 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,154 | $40,612 | #247 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,715 | $26,722 | #481 of 610 |
| Social Sciences | $44,416 | $23,797 | #72 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,743 | $40,478 | #545 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,934 | $35,364 | #922 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,925 | — | #254 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Charleston Southern University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,891 one year after graduating and $46,399 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Charleston Southern University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Charleston Southern University ranks #764 by median pay four years after graduation, and #672 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Charleston Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.