by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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CSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #1,192 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Charleston Southern University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,200 a year. This is lower than $51,292, the median for all majors at CSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $28,979 in student loans. This is above $27,569, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,630 | $31,870 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at CSU were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Charleston Southern University.
This general biology program at CSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
CSU granted 43 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).