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General Biology at University of Sioux Falls

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at University of Sioux Falls. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 general biology degrees were granted at University of Sioux Falls.

Online Class Availability at University of Sioux Falls

Distance learning is available at University of Sioux Falls. Among 1,450 students, 152 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 783 (54%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Sioux Falls

Use these rankings to compare University of Sioux Falls’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#3 of 7
Best Value	South Dakota	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#33 of 114
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#68 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#355 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#751 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Sioux Falls

Students who complete University of Sioux Falls’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,092

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Sioux Falls comes in at $25,196.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Sioux Falls, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Sioux Falls are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Sioux Falls

Among the 11 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Sioux Falls, 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 University of Sioux Falls.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 36% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls, 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 University of Sioux Falls

This General Biology program at University of Sioux Falls breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	11

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Sioux Falls work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.