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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in South Carolina

190 students earned Biochemistry degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in South Carolina

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 187
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 1,740 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in South Carolina

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $78,370 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $45,626. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

In their early career, Anderson University South Carolina grads earn an average salary of $34,089. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Anderson University South Carolina. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,732.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Converse College

Spartanburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,585 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,460. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Columbia College

Columbia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Columbia College South Carolina.

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $33,798 after graduation. An average student at Bob Jones University will pay a net price of $13,757.

#8

Claflin University

Orangeburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Claflin. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in SC

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Microbiologists 22% $50,910
Medical Scientists 19% $64,750
Biological Science Professors 17% $65,640
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Biological Scientists 10% $77,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
General Biology 1,776
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 390
Ecology & Systematics Biology 240
Genetics 79
Microbiology Science & Immunology 55
Zoology 14
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14
Pharmacology & Toxicology 9

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