We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at College of Charleston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks College of Charleston as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #402 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 402 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina | 6 of 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at College of Charleston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of Charleston awarded 168 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
College of Charleston is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston report a median salary of $45,718 a year. This is lower than $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
To complete a bachelor’s at College of Charleston, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,733, the typical median for all majors at College of Charleston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at College of Charleston were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
College of Charleston awarded 168 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).