General Biology at University of South Carolina Aiken
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 general biology graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina Aiken.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina Aiken
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina Aiken. Among 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina Aiken’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #888 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Graduates of University of South Carolina Aiken’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 | $26,411 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $42,700 |
| 4 years | $49,333 |
| 5 years | $49,899 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn a median of $49,333, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of South Carolina Aiken, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of South Carolina Aiken are 82% women (32) and 18% men (7).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina Aiken
Of the 39 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of South Carolina Aiken, 82% were women (32) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina Aiken.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina Aiken, 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 University of South Carolina Aiken
The General Biology program at University of South Carolina Aiken includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 39 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at University of South Carolina Aiken pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, 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.
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