Biology at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 730 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $48,287 | $47,442 | #771 | $33,380 |
| 731 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $48,285 | $51,817 | #658 | $30,147 |
| 732 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $48,211 | $55,821 | #515 | — |
| 733 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,139 | $53,379 | #605 | $31,742 |
| 734 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,112 | $51,586 | #666 | $34,102 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,742 one year after graduating and $48,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #733 by median pay four years after graduation, and #605 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,225.
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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.