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. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,858 a year. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,731 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at South Dakota State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of liberal arts associate's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% 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 associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from South Dakota State in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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