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Biology in South Dakota

Biology Schools in South Dakota

347 students earned Biology degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Biology is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 113 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

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: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 87.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in South Dakota

4,020 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in South Dakota

Biology grads earn an average of $80,900 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

South Dakota State University

Brookings
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,125.

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#2

University of South Dakota

Vermillion
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,499. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Biology Careers in SD

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 14% $71,390
High School Teachers 6% $42,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Microbiology Science & Immunology 7
Biochemistry & Biophysics 4

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