General Biology at Coastal Carolina University
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Coastal Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Coastal Carolina University sits in Conway, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 70 general biology degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Coastal Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Coastal Carolina University. Of 11,348 students, 526 (5%) studied exclusively online and 4,434 (39%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Coastal Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Coastal Carolina University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #14 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #946 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Coastal Carolina University
Graduates of Coastal Carolina University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,355 |
| 2 years | $26,224 |
| 3 years | $33,390 |
| 4 years | $39,094 |
| 5 years | $49,256 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Coastal Carolina University take home a median $39,094, compared with $44,644 for all Coastal Carolina University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Coastal Carolina University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Coastal Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Coastal Carolina University are 77% women (54) and 23% men (16).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Coastal Carolina University
Among the 70 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Coastal Carolina University, 77% were women (54) and 23% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Coastal Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Coastal Carolina University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Coastal Carolina University
The General Biology program at Coastal Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 70 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Coastal Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.