Biology at Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Francis Marion 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Francis Marion 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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| 635 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $52,359 | #642 | $28,947 |
| 636 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $51,496 | $59,624 | #363 | — |
| 637 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $51,459 | $51,762 | #661 | $35,483 |
| 638 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $51,447 | $57,047 | #463 | $27,223 |
| 639 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $51,419 | $54,872 | #542 | $19,944 |
| 640 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $51,313 | $54,616 | #553 | $23,710 |
| 641 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $51,307 | $45,028 | #803 | $33,241 |
Other Majors at Francis Marion University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,580 | $70,110 | #923 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,797 | $44,648 | #739 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,522 | $39,039 | #1059 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,005 | $31,583 | #228 of 275 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,803 | $24,289 | #553 of 565 |
| Marketing | $41,125 | $32,494 | #515 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,933 | $39,122 | #622 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,098 | — | #501 of 576 |
| Psychology | $37,288 | $26,947 | #1014 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $36,995 | $28,982 | #454 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,602 | — | #411 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $21,838 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Francis Marion University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,223 one year after graduating and $51,447 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Francis Marion University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Francis Marion University ranks #638 by median pay four years after graduation, and #463 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Francis Marion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.