by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
This physical sciences field at USD includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 9 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
USD is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
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, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 11 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
USD has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at USD are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at USD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 11 |