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South Dakota State was ranked #123 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from South Dakota State. This makes it the #186 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students 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 bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at South Dakota State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 104 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 22 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 345 |
| Engineering | 209 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 84 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 75 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.