by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #586 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Charleston Southern University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSU. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSU is $23,092. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,979 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Charleston Southern University.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CSU in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from CSU. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charleston Southern University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Zoology | 8 |
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