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. We've also included details on how North Dakota State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at North Dakota State University was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 235 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,165 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University was $575 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $383 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
Learn more about North Dakota State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the North Dakota State University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from North Dakota State University in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Zoology | 5 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.