Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · College of Charleston · Charleston, SC
$30,538Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,342Median earnings 4 years after
$60,971Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
133Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at College of Charleston earn a median of $30,538 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 $23,250, about 76% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $27,223 | $27,000 |
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$67,635 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$67,438 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$63,069 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,634 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$53,928 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$51,115 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$49,786 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,702 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$47,291 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$45,613 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$45,362 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,402 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$41,299 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,723 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$39,832 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$39,688 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,208 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$37,624 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,903
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from College of Charleston make?
The median salary is $30,538 one year after graduation and $60,971 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.