Biology Schools
In Columbia, South Carolina
Biology faculty can choose to work at one of 4 biology schools in Columbia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Columbia, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbia Vs. South Carolina Biology Employment
| Columbia | 220 |
| South Carolina | 1,510 |
Of the 1,510 biology professionals employed in South Carolina, 220 work in Columbia. Between 2006 and 2010, in Columbia, there has been a 450% growth in the number of biology professionals. As the number of biology professionals in Columbia has increased, overall employment in Columbia has also increased.
Columbia Vs. South Carolina Biology employment growth
| 1,080 | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,340 | 1,510 |
| 40 | 190 | 180 | 270 | 220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: South Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Columbia
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Columbia
| $45,890 | $38,110 | $39,920 | $45,605 | $54,490 |
| $35,040 | $36,880 | $38,180 | $39,020 | $40,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Columbia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia
Salaries for biology professionals in Columbia have increased. Columbia biology professionals made $54,490 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for biology professionals in Columbia was $45,890 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Columbia.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Columbia
10th percentile |
$31,620 |
25th percentile |
$36,150 |
50th percentile |
$45,940 |
75th percentile |
$66,960 |
90th percentile |
$93,060 |
Biology professionals in Columbia earn a median salary of $45,940 per year. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 194%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $31,620 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $93,060 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Columbia
Chemistry |
$46,858 |
Biology |
$54,490 |
Biochemistry |
$89,920 |
On average biology professional salaries in Columbia are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Columbia
Many of Columbia's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
There are a total of 9 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Columbia's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
299 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
12 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 316 |
In 2010 approximately 316 students completed biology courses.