U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 82 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 56% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,850. College Scorecard.
Francis Marion University Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Francis Marion University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,723 | $43,559 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $9,449 | $42,332 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $11,582 | $51,887 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $13,788 | $61,770 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $17,435 | $78,109 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($51,447) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,931 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | $65,577 | $23,250 | $22,253 | 87% |
| 2 | Wofford College | $61,484 | $26,000 | $18,732 | 84% |
| 3 | Newberry College | $60,460 | $27,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $58,669 | $24,620 | $22,811 | 79% |
| 5 | College of Charleston | $55,342 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| 6 | Lander University | $51,767 | $27,250 | $15,363 | 50% |
| 7 | Francis Marion University | $51,447 | $28,952 | $11,386 | 43% |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina University | $51,247 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 48% |
| 9 | Winthrop University | $50,536 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| 10 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | $48,139 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| 11 | Southern Wesleyan University | $47,882 | — | $15,464 | 52% |
| 12 | Charleston Southern University | $46,399 | $28,979 | $21,666 | 47% |
| 13 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $45,680 | $26,000 | $14,656 | 34% |
| 14 | University of South Carolina Aiken | $45,363 | $27,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| 15 | South Carolina State University | $37,940 | $31,000 | $18,097 | 37% |
| 16 | Benedict College | $36,966 | $35,031 | $18,250 | 24% |
| 17 | Claflin University | $35,502 | $29,650 | $17,800 | 52% |
| 18 | Allen University | $29,249 | $40,361 | $10,972 | 13% |
13 more South Carolina colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Francis Marion University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Francis Marion University
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,888
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
Related majors at Francis Marion University
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Francis Marion University Biology questions
How much do Francis Marion University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Francis Marion University earn a median $51,447 four years after graduating and $27,223 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Francis Marion University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Francis Marion University is $28,952, about 56% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Francis Marion University a good school for Biology in South Carolina?
On pay, Biology graduates of Francis Marion University earn $51,447 four years out, $2,109 above the median for the same major across 18 South Carolina colleges ($49,338) and $6,549 below the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Francis Marion University rank for Biology in South Carolina?
Of 18 South Carolina colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Francis Marion University ranks 7th. The highest is Clemson University at $65,577.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $53,040 in South Carolina and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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