by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Carolina-Columbia among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #218 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 218 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 377 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 377 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $46,748 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,620 in student loans. This is lower than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia granted 377 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
