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Social Sciences at South Dakota State University

50 Bachelor's Degrees
21 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Social Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 210
Best Social Sciences Schools 213

Popularity of Social Sciences at South Dakota State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from South Dakota State. This makes it the #193 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #154 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from South Dakota State Cost?

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

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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 Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

Online degrees for the South Dakota State social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 Social Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 12
Other Races 1

South Dakota State Social Sciences Associate’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences associate's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 social sciences.

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

South Dakota State Social Sciences Students

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

Social Sciences Majors

Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 30
Economics 19
Geography & Cartography 17
Political Science & Government 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 130
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 93
Communication & Journalism 74
History 32
English Language & Literature 14

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