Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Upstate · Spartanburg, SC
$31,742Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,139Median earnings 4 years after
$43,815Median earnings 5 years after
$22,225Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median of $31,742 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 $22,225, about 70% 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 |
| 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 |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $27,223 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate make?
The median salary is $31,742 one year after graduation and $43,815 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,225.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.