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Education in South Dakota

Education Schools in South Dakota

1,053 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in South Dakota

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 456
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 87.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in South Dakota

25,700 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $59,930, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Dakota that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,499. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Augustana Sioux Falls. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,523.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,959. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,125. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Dakota State.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. A typical student attending Sinte Gleska University will pay a net price of $16,641.

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Education Careers in SD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 13% $29,580
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $41,710
Elementary School Teachers 6% $42,670
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $37,570

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