by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD as a strong choice for education, coming in at #567 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 567 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in South Dakota | 4 of 11 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 51 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The education field at USD breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota handed out 77 bachelor’s degrees in education.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 3 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 439 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $57,053 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
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 | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 23% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 65 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 11 |
