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2023 Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina

21 Colleges
$25,422 Avg Salary
$26,874 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general biology was ranked 4th in South Carolina. In fact, 1,776 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in South Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina

The following schools top our list of the Best General Biology Colleges.

Top 10 Best General Biology Schools

#1

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Wofford College the best school in South Carolina for general biology students. Wofford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

While working on their degree, biology majors at Wofford accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full General Biology at Wofford College Report

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Out of the 21 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

Biology majors at Clemson take out an average of $23,896 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $334.

Full General Biology at Clemson University Report

#3

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lander University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public college with a small student population.

On average, biology graduates from Lander University take out $24,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from C of C carry an average student debtload of $23,639. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $407, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 21 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Biology majors at UofSC take out an average of $25,699 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $444.

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Southern Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general biology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Central, SWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at SWU take out is $27,000.

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#7

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general biology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Winthrop is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill.

Biology majors at Winthrop take out an average of $30,128 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $296, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general biology programs. UofSC Aiken is a small public school located in the large suburb of Aiken.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from UofSC Aiken carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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With a ranking of #9, University of South Carolina - Beaufort did quite well on this year’s best schools for general biology students. Located in the fringe town of Bluffton, USCB is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at USCB take out is $27,000.

Full General Biology at University of South Carolina - Beaufort Report

#10

Newberry College

Newberry, SC

Newberry College ranked #10 on this year’s Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Newberry, Newberry College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, biology graduates from Newberry College take out $25,224 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,494
Virginia 3,513
North Carolina 3,666
Florida 6,451
Tennessee 1,542
Kentucky 1,146
Louisiana 1,529
Arkansas 891
Alabama 1,940
Mississippi 1,380
West Virginia 526

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General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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