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General Biology at Black Hills State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Black Hills State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Black Hills State University is in Spearfish, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 37 general biology graduations were recorded at Black Hills State University.

Online Class Availability at Black Hills State University

Distance learning is available at Black Hills State University. Of 3,346 students, 1,315 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,135 (34%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Black Hills State University

Rankings can help you compare Black Hills State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#7 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#52 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#109 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#663 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1126 of 1,249

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#7 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#52 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#109 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#663 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1126 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Black Hills State University

Graduates of Black Hills State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,935
2 years	$25,967

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Black Hills State University stands at $20,619.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Black Hills State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Black Hills State University are 81% women (30) and 19% men (7).

General Biology Associate’s Program at Black Hills State University

Among the 19 associate’s general biology graduates at Black Hills State University, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University, lower than the national average of 64%.*

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Black Hills State University

Among the 18 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Black Hills State University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University, lower than 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 Black Hills State University

The General Biology program at Black Hills State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	37

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Black Hills State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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.