by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD highly for general biology, placing at #394 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 394 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 115 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $54,135 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 88% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USD conferred 54 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
USD awarded 13 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota awarded 2 associate’s degrees in general biology.
USD has not been ranked for general biology at the associate’s level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in general biology from USD identified as men.
The largest share of general biology associate’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 100% of graduates 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 associate’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD conferred 2 associate’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 9 |
