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General Biology Schools in South Dakota

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

A General Biology major is the 22nd most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 30
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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:

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,507 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,389. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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
Microbiology Science & Immunology 7
Biochemistry & Biophysics 4

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