Compare 23 Biology, General. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $41,822.
With top graduates earning $80,090, Biology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $38K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Furman University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $80,090, nearly double the $41,822 state average. North Greenville University follows at $58,824, while Clemson's program produces $55,365 despite its broader recognition—demonstrating that specialized program quality trumps overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Furman UniversityPrivate | $80,090 | 42 | $23,250 | Excellent | $54,750 | Challenging |
| #2 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $58,824 | 17 | $23,082 | Good | $22,924 | Challenging |
| #3 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $55,365 | 275 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #4 | Erskine CollegePrivate | $55,100 | 17 | $27,000 | Good | $19,774 | Challenging |
| #5 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $49,779 | 76 | $25,732 | Manageable | $58,390 | High |
| #6 | $49,333 | 45 | $24,275 | Manageable | $15,976 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $45,891 | 279 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #8 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $45,718 | 162 | $23,250 | Manageable | $35,971 | High |
| #9 | Presbyterian CollegePrivate | $44,871 | 38 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,491 | High |
| #10 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $40,734 | 91 | $26,975 | Challenging | $23,888 | High |
| #11 | $39,094 | 92 | $23,750 | Challenging | $35,414 | High | |
| #12 | $39,043 | 61 | $27,000 | Challenging | $17,787 | High | |
| #13 | $38,289 | 29 | $21,096 | Challenging | $33,899 | High | |
| #14 | $35,200 | 38 | $26,471 | High | $18,387 | High | |
| #15 | Benedict CollegePrivate | $34,934 | 14 | $32,500 | High | $27,557 | High |
| #16 | $34,839 | 50 | $31,000 | High | $29,808 | High | |
| #17 | Newberry CollegePrivate | $34,694 | 23 | $26,805 | High | $22,632 | High |
| #18 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | $34,211 | 26 | $29,000 | High | $24,579 | High |
| #19 | $33,433 | 43 | $24,000 | High | $17,755 | High | |
| #20 | Lander UniversityPublic | $32,422 | 19 | $25,000 | High | $16,919 | High |
| #21 | $28,960 | 36 | $22,310 | High | $14,836 | High | |
| #22 | Allen UniversityPrivate | $27,046 | 10 | $34,290 | High | $11,592 | High |
| #23 | Southern Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $24,035 | 11 | $26,000 | High | $16,072 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
