Biology Studies at Northern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at Northern State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern State University is in Aberdeen, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 biology studies degrees were granted at Northern State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern State University
Online coursework is an option at Northern State University. Among 3,708 students, 1,636 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 735 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Northern State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Northern State University are 79% women (26) and 21% men (7).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northern State University
Among the 22 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Northern State University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Northern State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
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