by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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USD holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #347 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $54,135 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, general biology 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 general biology from USD identified as men.
The largest share of general biology associate’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at USD are 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 general biology.
| 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 general biology from USD identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of South Dakota.
This general biology program at USD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 68 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
USD conferred 68 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
USD awarded 26 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).