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General Biology at Augustana University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Augustana University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Augustana University is in Sioux Falls, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 general biology degrees were granted at Augustana University.

Studying Online at Augustana University

Online coursework is an option at Augustana University. Among 2,390 students, 106 (4%) studied exclusively online and 956 (40%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Augustana University

Use these rankings to compare Augustana University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#4 of 7
Best Value	South Dakota	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#36 of 114
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#92 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#368 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#937 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Augustana University

Graduates of Augustana University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,995
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$47,863
4 years	$50,764
5 years	$57,981

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Augustana University report median earnings of $50,764, compared with $52,660 for all Augustana University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Augustana University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Augustana University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Augustana University are 58% women (29) and 42% men (21).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Augustana University

Among the 50 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Augustana University, 58% were women (29) and 42% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Augustana University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Augustana University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Augustana University

The General Biology program at Augustana University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	50

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Augustana University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.