by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UofSC came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 369 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 279 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from UofSC. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $28,035. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, biology students borrow a median amount of $45,052 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 UofSC is $487 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 369 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UofSC in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 231 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 26 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from UofSC make a median salary of $37,107 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at UofSC awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 231 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 74 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
| Genetics | 9 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.