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Associate's Degree

Biology, General at University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia · See Biology, General nationally

Strong return
+$89,225 over 10 years

For graduates of Biology, General at University of Charleston.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

3.7 yrs
Break-even
+168%
10-year ROI
$59,223
Median earnings as of 2024
$29,188
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$59,223
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$24,125
Median debt as of 2024
$89,225
10-year net gain as of 2024
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Biology, General at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Associate's$84,662$12,500+3,669%Strong return
2CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$78,147$13,382+2,567%Strong return
3CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Associate's$72,673$14,000+2,347%Strong return
4CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
Associate's$66,917$14,983+1,764%Strong return
5California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Associate's$79,403$15,000+1,664%Strong return
6Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
Associate's$84,852+1,603%Strong return
7University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Associate's$103,618$20,500+1,445%Strong return
8University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL
Associate's$66,170$15,000+1,302%Strong return
9College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY
Associate's$68,849$16,125+1,300%Strong return
10California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Associate's$59,736+1,204%Strong return

Other majors at University of Charleston

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's$135,002$227,109+609%Strong return
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate$59,447+554%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's$77,267$19,169+530%Strong return
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate$119,113$148,721+420%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's$70,557$22,000+389%Strong return
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's$65,136$27,000+273%Strong return
Biology, GeneralAssociate's$59,223$24,125+168%Strong return
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCertificate$49,351$20,500-55%Poor return

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Biology, General at University of Charleston

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.