by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at USD. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD highly for general biology, placing at #386 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 386 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 35 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 handed out 16 master’s degrees in general biology.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at USD are 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 general biology.
| 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 |
USD awarded 10 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
USD granted 6 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 9 doctoral degrees in general biology.
USD is not yet ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from USD identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 general biology.
| 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 |
USD awarded 5 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
USD awarded 4 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 67 |
| Associate’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |