by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from South Dakota State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at South Dakota State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from South Dakota State. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% 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 bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in geography from South Dakota State. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
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