Social Sciences at South Dakota State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at South Dakota State University
Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #508 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #622 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #508 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #622 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,668 |
| 2 years | $35,225 |
| 3 years | $42,332 |
| 4 years | $52,842 |
| 5 years | $57,850 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from South Dakota State University earn a median of $52,842, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from South Dakota State University comes in at $25,687.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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