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General Biology Schools in South Dakota

353 students earned Biology degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in South Dakota

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 294
Master’s Degree 30
Associate Degree 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 82.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in South Dakota

There are 4,020 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $80,900, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Dakota that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,578. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 73% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,369 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,695. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $23,730.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Dakota Wesleyan University will pay a net price of $20,929. Graduates earn an average $42,282 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,919. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Mount Marty will pay a net price of $19,593. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

General Biology Careers in SD

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $81,640
Medical Scientists 14% $71,390
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Biological Scientists 0% $65,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Biochemistry & Biophysics 27
Microbiology Science & Immunology 23
Biotechnology 22
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 3
Other Biological Sciences 3
Ecology & Systematics Biology 2

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