Biology at Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Coastal Carolina University graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Coastal Carolina 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 |
| … | |||||
| 642 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $51,290 | $54,540 | #558 | — |
| 643 | Radford University Radford, VA | $51,266 | $46,682 | #782 | $32,457 |
| 644 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $54,555 | #556 | $26,140 |
| 645 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,247 | $56,825 | #475 | $28,585 |
| 646 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $51,226 | $54,524 | #562 | $17,571 |
| 647 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $51,221 | $62,147 | #272 | $20,056 |
| 648 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $51,150 | $57,917 | #431 | $23,426 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Coastal Carolina University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,585 one year after graduating and $51,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Coastal Carolina University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Coastal Carolina University ranks #645 by median pay four years after graduation, and #475 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Coastal Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,375.
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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.