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General Biology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

General Biology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, ND.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 general biology graduations were recorded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Use these rankings to compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Dakota #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) North Dakota #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #36 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #71 of 114
Best Value Nationwide #521 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #622 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Students who complete North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,447
2 years $22,329
4 years $49,894
5 years $49,471

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus take home a median $49,894, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus stands at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are 71% women (55) and 29% men (22).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Among the 74 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 72% were women (53) and 28% were men (21).

North Dakota State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 67
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Of the 3 master’s general biology graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

North Dakota State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

*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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus

The General Biology program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 77

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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

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