by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BHSU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #1,114 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,114 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Dakota | 7 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 109 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at BHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Associate’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Black Hills State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
BHSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BHSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,619 in student loans. This is lower than $27,595, the typical median for all majors at BHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,700 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BHSU were White. Approximately 89% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BHSU conferred 18 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Black Hills State University conferred 19 associate’s degrees in general biology.
BHSU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of general biology associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of general biology associate’s degree graduates at BHSU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates 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 associate’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BHSU conferred 19 associate’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).