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General Biology at Francis Marion University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Francis Marion University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Francis Marion University sits in Florence, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 65 general biology degrees were awarded at Francis Marion University.

Online & Distance Learning at Francis Marion University

Online coursework is an option at Francis Marion University. Of 4,112 students, 808 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,232 (30%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Francis Marion University

Rankings can help you compare Francis Marion University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Carolina	#4 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#19 of 25
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#103 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#242 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#493 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1149 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Francis Marion University

Those who finish Francis Marion 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	$23,804
2 years	$28,180
3 years	$32,997
4 years	$39,043
5 years	$46,343

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Francis Marion University take home a median $39,043, compared with $50,659 for all Francis Marion University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Francis Marion University stands at $28,952.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Francis Marion University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Francis Marion University are 69% women (45) and 31% men (20).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Francis Marion University

Among the 65 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Francis Marion University, 69% were women (45) and 31% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Francis Marion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	20
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Francis Marion University, below 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 Francis Marion University

This General Biology program at Francis Marion University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	65

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Francis Marion University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.