by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #501 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 501 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Dakota | 5 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 49 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 23 master’s degrees in general biology.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 108 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 74% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State University granted 19 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
South Dakota State University conferred 4 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 1 doctoral degree in general biology.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University granted 1 doctoral degree in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at South Dakota State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 103 |