by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how North Dakota State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at North Dakota State University was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University is $26,447. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
Of the 114 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from North Dakota State University in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from North Dakota State University in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 9 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
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