by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at USD. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD highly for music, coming in at #180 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 180 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 28 |
The following degree levels are available for music at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 11 master’s degrees in music.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 18% of music master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 73% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at USD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 5 |
| Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |