by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #523 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 523 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 6 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 54 of 124 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at South Dakota State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 127 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 14 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $43,780 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Find out more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
