Biology at Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Southern Wesleyan University graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Wesleyan 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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| 735 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $48,104 | $45,785 | #793 | $29,397 |
| 736 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,094 | $51,596 | #665 | $33,155 |
| 737 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $48,755 | #751 | $24,841 |
| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
| 739 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,839 | $50,441 | #713 | $26,707 |
| 740 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $47,819 | $49,502 | #737 | $28,947 |
| 741 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $47,814 | $50,892 | #700 | $26,871 |
Other Majors at Southern Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,278 | $52,070 | #697 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $52,534 | $40,834 | #80 of 113 |
| Human Services | $47,528 | $32,290 | #59 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,006 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $31,326 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $28,636 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | — | $25,785 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Wesleyan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,464 one year after graduating and $47,882 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Wesleyan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Wesleyan University ranks #738 by median pay four years after graduation, and #612 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.