Below are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Dakota State University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #614 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 614 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 48 of 64 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The social sciences field at South Dakota State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 24 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University conferred 10 master’s degrees in social sciences.
South Dakota State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 1 doctoral degree in social sciences.
South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from South Dakota State University identified as men.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 77 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |