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 USC Upstate ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USC Upstate was ranked #746 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 733 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 746 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Upstate handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC Upstate is $31,742. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC Upstate paid an average of $946 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $467 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,208 | $22,710 |
| Fees | $375 | $375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,040 | $10,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,637 | $3,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from USC Upstate. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USC Upstate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Upstate with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the USC Upstate 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 USC Upstate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of South Carolina - Upstate.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 55 |
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