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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD. This makes it the #286 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #266 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from USD in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 102 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 16 |
| Engineering | 5 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 1 |
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