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Liberal Arts General Studies at South Dakota State University

30 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
#502 Overall Quality
Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the majors in the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at South Dakota State University.

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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Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Liberal Arts Rankings

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
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

Popularity of Liberal Arts at South Dakota State

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.

How Much Do Liberal Arts Graduates from South Dakota State Make?

$43,563 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Liberal Arts Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts from South Dakota State Cost?

$9,299 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 26
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online BA in Liberal Arts?

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.

South Dakota State Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 56
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

South Dakota State Liberal Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at South Dakota State University.

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