by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #413 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 413 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 38 of 124 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 94 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 16 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota conferred 9 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
USD has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD were women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at USD are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 74 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2 |