# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Biology (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,471
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,047 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,100 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 5 of 29 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (29 colleges, $53,986): +$8,061
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,051

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,047 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 3.5 years |

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

## Biology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $83,192 | $12,500 | $29,612 | 97% |
| High Point University | $67,184 | not reported | $38,707 | 74% |
| East Carolina University | $64,205 | $26,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Wake Forest University | $63,292 | $22,612 | $28,719 | 89% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $62,047 | $15,100 | $11,655 | 91% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $61,384 | $21,500 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $60,750 | $22,125 | $20,109 | 71% |
| William Peace University | $60,289 | $28,500 | $21,649 | 45% |
| Meredith College | $60,099 | $27,000 | $22,488 | 70% |
| Wingate University | $58,623 | $27,000 | $20,748 | 46% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $57,392 | $28,358 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Campbell University | $56,463 | $27,000 | $24,516 | 61% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $56,388 | $26,000 | $15,435 | 69% |
| North Carolina Central University | $54,192 | $30,420 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of Mount Olive | $53,986 | $27,000 | $18,853 | 52% |
| Elizabeth City State University | $53,625 | not reported | $6,364 | 44% |
| Elon University | $53,369 | $24,125 | $41,555 | 84% |
| Appalachian State University | $53,228 | $23,000 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Catawba College | $52,583 | $25,931 | $17,879 | 47% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $52,194 | $26,914 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Methodist University | $50,810 | $27,500 | $24,704 | 44% |
| Western Carolina University | $50,180 | $26,037 | $13,315 | 60% |
| Fayetteville State University | $48,881 | $25,000 | $7,892 | 39% |
| Gardner-Webb University | $48,505 | $27,000 | $17,674 | 55% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $48,285 | $27,000 | $10,260 | 44% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $47,527 | $27,446 | $13,479 | 47% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $47,302 | $23,250 | $12,250 | 55% |
| Johnson C Smith University | $42,595 | $28,123 | $20,894 | 34% |
| Livingstone College | $40,017 | $34,594 | $13,479 | 28% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $58,400 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $61,720 NC, $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 $57,870 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $183,540 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $173,870 NC, $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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