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 C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from C of C go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,218 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at C of C is $360 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at College of Charleston.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 65 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 29 |
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