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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from USD. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 82 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 72 |
| English Language & Literature | 24 |
| History | 15 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |
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