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. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from USD. This makes it the #135 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $30,167. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, biology students borrow a median amount of $14,567 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at USD is $143 per month.
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. 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 | $1,659 | $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 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
Of the 69 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students 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 bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 biology majors earned their master's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD 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 University of South Dakota with a master's in biology.
| 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 biology majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.