by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Francis Marion University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #18 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Francis Marion University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #1,164 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,164 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina | 19 of 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 244 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Francis Marion University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Francis Marion University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Francis Marion University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Francis Marion University earn a median of $39,043 a year. This is lower than $50,659, the median for all majors at Francis Marion University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Francis Marion University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $28,952 in student loans. This is below $30,577, the typical median for all majors at Francis Marion University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,384 | $20,768 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Francis Marion University are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Francis Marion University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Francis Marion University conferred 65 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
