by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how South Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at South Dakota State University.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from South Dakota State in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
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, 76% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
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