by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #1,198 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,198 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Carolina | 20 of 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 260 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Charleston Southern University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,200 a year. This is lower than $51,292, the median for all majors at CSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $28,979 in student loans. This is above $27,569, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,630 | $31,870 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CSU awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
