by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public & social service at USD. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD highly for public & social service, ranked #189 out of 881 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
This public & social service area of study at USD covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 31 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota conferred 24 master’s degrees in public & social service.
USD holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools | 135 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 71% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota conferred 18 graduate certificate degrees in public & social service.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of public & social service graduate certificate degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of public & social service graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |