by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 392 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 136% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $254 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 26 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |