by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University highly for general biology, coming in at #497 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 497 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Dakota | 5 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 48 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,780 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
South Dakota State University granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (96%).
South Dakota State University awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
