by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how South Dakota State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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South Dakota State University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #472 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 103 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,780 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 92% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 74% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at South Dakota State University.
The general biology program at South Dakota State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 80 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
South Dakota State University awarded 80 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (95%).
South Dakota State University conferred 47 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).