Biology at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 779 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $50,652 | #709 | $32,212 |
| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
| 781 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $47,012 | #780 | $24,763 |
| 782 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,363 | $50,301 | #716 | $32,314 |
| 783 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $45,359 | $43,172 | #813 | $37,802 |
| 784 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,307 | $41,224 | #825 | $28,522 |
| 785 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $45,268 | $45,535 | #795 | $25,726 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,203 | $34,654 | #213 of 660 |
| Sociology | $49,530 | $29,438 | #301 of 462 |
| Psychology | $45,163 | $31,121 | #793 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,980 | $27,546 | #516 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,931 | $19,963 | #396 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,314 one year after graduating and $45,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #782 by median pay four years after graduation, and #716 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,874.
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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.