by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in teacher education grade specific at USD. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’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 #505 out of 1,280 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 505 of 1,280 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 11 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region | 41 of 140 |
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 handed out 16 master’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for teacher education grade specific at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of teacher education grade specific master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 88% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD awarded 9 master’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
USD awarded 7 master’s completions in secondary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 11 graduate certificate degrees in teacher education grade specific.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 55 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of teacher education grade specific graduate certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific graduate certificate degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 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 teacher education grade specific.
| 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 |
USD conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in secondary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 56 |