Biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 390 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
| 384 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,703 | $55,873 | #514 | $32,099 |
| 385 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,669 | $65,055 | #193 | $28,035 |
| 386 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,662 | $60,775 | #313 | $34,165 |
| 387 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $58,659 | $59,657 | #362 | $38,360 |
| 388 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $58,623 | $62,911 | #252 | $27,729 |
Other Biology Credentials at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,107 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,035 one year after graduating and $58,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #385 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.