Mathematics at South Dakota State University
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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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
*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
- 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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