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General Biology at Northern State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Northern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 general biology degrees were awarded at Northern State University.

Studying Online at Northern State University

Online coursework is an option at Northern State University. Of 3,708 students, 1,636 (44%) studied exclusively online and 735 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Northern State University

Students who complete Northern State 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
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$49,248
4 years	$55,785
5 years	$64,107

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Northern State University earn a median of $55,785, compared with $48,362 for all Northern State University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Northern State University is $25,300.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Northern State University are 79% women (26) and 21% men (7).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Northern State University

Among the 22 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Northern State University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern 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 Northern State University

This General Biology program at Northern State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	33

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Northern State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.