by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 8 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 71 of 124 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Associate’s | 1 |
| Certificate | 12 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at NSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 33 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 18 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 4 |
| Biotechnology | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern State University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 7 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 66 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,785 a year. This is higher than $48,362, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $25,300 in student loans. This is lower than $26,143, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern State University conferred 1 associate’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
NSU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a associate’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NSU identified as women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences associate’s degree graduates at NSU were Asian. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a associate’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern State University awarded 12 certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
NSU is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degree graduates at NSU are White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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