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General Biology in South Carolina

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General Biology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,776 students earned their Biology degrees in SC.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,603
Master’s Degree 158
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 16,910 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $78,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

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

In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,336 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,020 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Francis Marion University grads earn an average salary of $32,336.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UofSC Aiken will pay a net price of $12,387. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

General Biology Careers in SC

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 19% $64,750
Biological Science Professors 17% $65,640
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Biological Scientists 10% $77,560
High School Teachers 9% $53,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 390
Ecology & Systematics Biology 240
Biochemistry & Biophysics 190
Genetics 79
Microbiology Science & Immunology 55
Zoology 14
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14
Pharmacology & Toxicology 9

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