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Mathematics at South Dakota State University

Mathematics at South Dakota State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics, take a look at what South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 mathematics degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.

Studying Online at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics Rankings at South Dakota State University

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #17 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #271 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #283 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from South Dakota State University

Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at South Dakota State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,656
2 years $41,193
4 years $48,395
5 years $57,178

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mathematics graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $48,395, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at South Dakota State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from South Dakota State University is $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mathematics graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at South Dakota State University are 32% women (11) and 68% men (23).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 33% were women (9) and 67% were men (18).

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at South Dakota State University

Minority students account for 11% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 7 master’s mathematics degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at South Dakota State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at South Dakota State University

This Mathematics program at South Dakota State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 34

Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mathematics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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