by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Claflin ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Claflin was ranked #879 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 861 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 879 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Claflin University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Claflin is $25,873. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Claflin is $146 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Claflin paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,476 | $16,476 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,480 | $9,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,250 | $5,250 |
Learn more about Claflin tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 96% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Claflin University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Claflin does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Claflin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Claflin University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 15 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.