by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Francis Marion University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Francis Marion University was ranked #585 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 576 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 585 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Francis Marion University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Francis Marion University is $27,223. 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 Francis Marion University, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,528 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 $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Francis Marion University is $175 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University was $1,038 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $519 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,394 | $20,768 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,898 | $8,898 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,234 | $4,234 |
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Of the 64 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Francis Marion University, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Francis Marion University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Francis Marion University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Francis Marion University 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 Francis Marion University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Francis Marion University.
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