Biology at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in biology earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 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 | — |
| 837 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $33,981 | $41,230 | #824 | $26,947 |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,353 | $29,424 | #643 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,910 | $33,287 | #564 of 565 |
| Sociology | $39,353 | $24,139 | #445 of 462 |
| Psychology | $38,625 | $27,280 | #991 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,161 | $23,156 | #641 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,873 one year after graduating and $35,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Claflin University ranks #834 by median pay four years after graduation, and #831 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,912.
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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.