# Newberry College: Biology (bachelor's)

Newberry, SC. IPEDS 218414, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/newberry-college/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,694
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,460 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 3 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (18 colleges, $49,338): +$11,122
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,464

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,460 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,887 | $84,520 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,229 | $81,723 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,786 | $92,591 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,619 | $100,381 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,578 | $100,207 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $65,577 | $23,250 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Wofford College | $61,484 | $26,000 | $18,732 | 84% |
| Newberry College | $60,460 | $27,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $58,669 | $24,620 | $22,811 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $55,342 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Lander University | $51,767 | $27,250 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Francis Marion University | $51,447 | $28,952 | $11,386 | 43% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $51,247 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Winthrop University | $50,536 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $48,139 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $47,882 | not reported | $15,464 | 52% |
| Charleston Southern University | $46,399 | $28,979 | $21,666 | 47% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $45,680 | $26,000 | $14,656 | 34% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $45,363 | $27,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| South Carolina State University | $37,940 | $31,000 | $18,097 | 37% |
| Benedict College | $36,966 | $35,031 | $18,250 | 24% |
| Claflin University | $35,502 | $29,650 | $17,800 | 52% |
| Allen University | $29,249 | $40,361 | $10,972 | 13% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $53,040 SC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $131,140 SC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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