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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD. This makes it the #286 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #266 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from USD in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
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 | 86 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 19 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 6 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 5 |
| Engineering | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.