Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,059Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199).
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,059.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.