Biology Studies at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, consider the program at 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 biology studies 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
Distance learning is available at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Among 2,576 students, 129 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Of the 11 bachelor’s biology studies 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 Biology Studies 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.