by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD as a strong choice for education, coming in at #608 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 608 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in South Dakota | 4 of 11 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 60 of 182 |
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:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 65 master’s degrees in education.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 3 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 27 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 379 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of education master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 13 doctoral degrees in education.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 85% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 11 graduate certificate degrees in education.
USD holds a strong position among schools offering education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #24 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 219 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 82% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 77 |