We'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 #502 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 372 |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 502 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $43,563. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from South Dakota State in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 26 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 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 associate's in liberal arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 56 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at South Dakota State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.