Biology at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Beaufort graduates in biology earn 20% 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 University of South Carolina Beaufort 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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| 776 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $45,783 | $42,171 | #819 | — |
| 777 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $45,759 | $52,969 | #617 | $24,405 |
| 778 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $45,737 | $42,773 | #817 | $32,565 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Beaufort by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,311 | $64,671 | #946 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,852 | $42,816 | #910 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $50,776 | $25,523 | #476 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,545 | $28,017 | #454 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,705 | $44,659 | #350 of 680 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,953 | $34,503 | #121 of 137 |
| Social Sciences | $44,888 | $32,682 | #70 of 87 |
| Computational Science | — | $43,834 | — |
| Public Health | — | $33,628 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Beaufort biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,212 one year after graduating and $45,680 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Beaufort rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks #779 by median pay four years after graduation, and #709 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Carolina Beaufort worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.