Biology at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Charleston 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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| 512 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $55,431 | $56,374 | #491 | — |
| 513 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $55,358 | $59,355 | #374 | $32,400 |
| 514 | Regis University Denver, CO | $55,356 | $51,769 | #660 | — |
| 515 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $55,342 | $61,366 | #296 | $30,538 |
| 516 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $55,321 | $56,245 | #495 | $31,779 |
| 517 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $55,304 | $50,359 | #714 | $28,953 |
| 518 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $55,271 | $56,211 | #500 | $36,174 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,538 one year after graduating and $55,342 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, College of Charleston ranks #515 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.