Education at South Dakota State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.
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Studying Online at South Dakota State University
Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at South Dakota State University
These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #81 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #399 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #904 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from South Dakota State University
Graduates of South Dakota State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,140 |
| 2 years | $36,149 |
| 3 years | $38,099 |
| 4 years | $42,718 |
| 5 years | $47,978 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from South Dakota State University report median earnings of $42,718, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from South Dakota State University comes in at $25,968.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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