by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $37,916. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, history students borrow a median amount of $26,977 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at South Dakota State University.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from South Dakota State in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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