by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how BHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #722 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 722 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 730 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at BHSU is $33,518. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BHSU was $357 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Learn more about BHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the BHSU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Associate’s in biology from BHSU in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a associate's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Black Hills State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Genetics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.