Below are the key facts about graduate study in human services at USD. It is offered at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD as a strong choice for human services, placing at #19 out of 210 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Services Schools | 19 of 210 |
| Best Human Services Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level available for human services at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 11 master’s degrees in human services.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering human services at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Services Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
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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Among recent graduates, 18% of human services master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of human services master’s degree graduates at USD were 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 master’s in human services.
| 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 master’s degrees in public administration and social service professions in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).