# University of Charleston: Biology (bachelor's)

Charleston, WV. IPEDS 237312, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-charleston/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,188
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,958 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,125 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (6 colleges, $57,088): +$6,870
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,962

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,958 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,427 | $89,565 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $25,331 | $105,884 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,945 | $70,830 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,215 | $84,499 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,795 | $99,463 | 3.2 years |

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

## Biology at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | $63,958 | $24,125 | $22,107 | 46% |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $57,486 | $23,090 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $57,486 | $23,090 | $15,634 | 65% |
| West Liberty University | $56,691 | $22,500 | $15,366 | 60% |
| Concord University | $52,670 | $23,236 | $9,966 | 39% |
| Marshall University | $44,836 | $25,206 | $7,502 | 51% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported Charleston, WV, $51,440 WV, $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 $55,800 Charleston, WV, $56,610 WV, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Charleston, WV, $138,010 WV, $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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