by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social 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:
By College Factual’s measure, USD highly for social sciences, placing at #821 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 821 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 59 of 64 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This social sciences field at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 42 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 1 master’s degree in social sciences.
USD is not currently ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
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 |
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All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in social sciences from USD were men.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 100% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 6 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
USD is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 50% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 69 |