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Biology at Claflin University

Claflin University graduates about 33 biology majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 624th of 692 schools we score for biology, a light program at 31 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 27 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 5% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $36,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.62×).

31/100Light#624 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year338% of the class
Courses in the catalog27more than 5% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$36,0000.62× the same major nationally
Research in the field$999Ka year, NSF
Admit rate65%whole school

Around Claflin University

The SC State New Engineering and Computer Science Complex
SC State Engineering and Computer Science ComplexPhoto: Jd8ellington · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Leroy Davis Sr. Hall
Leroy Davis Sr. HallPhoto: Jd8ellington · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Asbury Hall on the campus of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Asbury Hall (25709426507)Photo: Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Tingley Memorial Hall on the Campus of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South C
Claflin University (39685359505)Photo: Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Center Annex, Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Physical Education Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 30 · Athletics 3 · Library 2 · Dining 2 · Offices 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Russell Sage College 32
  2. California State University–San Bernardino 31
  3. Western Michigan University 31
  4. University of Wisconsin–Platteville 31
  5. California State University–Los Angeles 30
  6. Southeast Missouri State University 30
  7. Western Carolina University 30
  8. Tarleton State University 30

Other strong majors at Claflin University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Claflin University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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