# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,763
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,202 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,300 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $60,988): +$6,214
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,105

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,202 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 | $12,634 | $52,178 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 3.4 years |

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

## Biochemistry at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $67,202 | $26,300 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $60,988 | $22,875 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $46,896 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $122,930 Columbia, SC, $131,140 SC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Columbia, SC, $53,040 SC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported Columbia, SC, $64,740 SC, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% 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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