by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #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 teacher education grade specific, coming in at #498 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 498 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in South Dakota | 4 of 11 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region | 42 of 137 |
The following degree levels are offered in teacher education grade specific at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
USD is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $41,250 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
To complete a bachelor’s at USD, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 93% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USD conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
USD conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in secondary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
Graduate study is also available at USD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 11 |
