by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how NSU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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NSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #518 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in South Dakota.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern State University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $55,785 a year. This is above $48,362, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,300 in student loans. This is below $26,143, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Northern State University.
This general biology program at NSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
NSU conferred 33 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.