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 #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 141 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 $30,538 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, biology students borrow a median amount of $42,493 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at C of C is $360 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the C of C biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 80 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.