by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #479 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 479 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 5 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 56 of 149 |
The following degree levels are offered in liberal arts general studies at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Associate’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
USD holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $30,092 in student loans. This is above $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 74% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USD conferred 38 bachelor’s completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 22 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 59% 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 associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USD granted 22 associate’s completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).