Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Benedict College · Columbia, SC
$22,805Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,966Median earnings 4 years after
$34,854Median earnings 5 years after
$33,923Median federal debt
53Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Benedict College earn a median of $22,805 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $33,923, about 149% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University Central | $39,464 | — |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $36,066 | $27,000 |
| Newberry College Newberry | $34,694 | $25,250 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $32,422 | $26,600 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $32,314 | $25,874 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton | $32,212 | $21,750 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $31,742 | $22,225 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $31,481 | $20,500 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $31,174 | $26,888 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $30,538 | $23,250 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton | $30,034 | $24,799 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $29,891 | $27,000 |
| Furman University Greenville | $28,801 | $20,773 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $28,585 | $24,375 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $28,035 | $21,500 |
Other programs at Benedict College
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$33,120 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$30,295 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$28,419 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,620 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$26,891 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$23,838 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$21,607 - Parks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesBachelor's degree
$17,324 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$20,237 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$24,793 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Benedict College make?
The median salary is $22,805 one year after graduation and $34,854 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,923.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.