General Biology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 general biology degrees were awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
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Online Class Availability at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Online coursework is an option at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Of 2,576 students, 129 (5%) studied exclusively online and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Among the 11 bachelor’s general biology graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
The General Biology program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.