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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
*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 |
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.