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. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from USD. This makes it the #135 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,185 a year. 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 USD, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at USD is $143 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of South Dakota.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from USD in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 biology.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
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