by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Dakota State University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #598 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 598 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 45 of 62 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The social sciences field at South Dakota State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 24 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University earn a median of $52,842 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,687 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 87% of graduates 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 1 certificate degree in social sciences.
South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in social sciences from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
