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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #370 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 370 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 3 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 38 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Certificate | 30 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at South Dakota State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 33 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 |
| Music | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,237 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Find out more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 86% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 30 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 93% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
