by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how USD stacks up against peers offering biological & biomedical sciences.
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USD holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #359 out of 1,115 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $54,135 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD identified as men.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences associate’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a associate’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD were women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at USD are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at USD includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 94 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1 |