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Education Schools in South Dakota

471 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 428
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 85.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,066.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,695. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,477 a year. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at BHSU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,961.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,929. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Dakota State.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,010.

Education Careers in SD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Technical Education Teachers 25% $45,880
Business Professors 25% $70,240
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Biological Science Professors 19% $81,640
Computer Science Professors 15% $64,180
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $59,850
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $60,970
Economics Professors 14% $85,980
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,530
Preschool Teachers 13% $29,580
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $41,710
Agricultural Sciences Professors 13% $80,310
Interpreters and Translators 13% $35,560
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $59,050
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,800
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $55,360
Coaches and Scouts 10% $31,640
Education Professors 9% $63,520
Postsecondary Education Administrators 9% $100,700
Instructional Coordinators 8% $59,250
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $44,410
Teacher Assistants 7% $23,740
Special Education Professors 6% $42,410
Vocational Education Professors 6% $44,070
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $77,800
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $41,470
Middle School Teachers 6% $43,680
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $44,420
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Elementary School Teachers 6% $42,670
Librarians 5% $38,650
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $42,910
Social Scientists 0% $67,350
Education, Training, and Library Workers 0% $39,060
History Professors 0% $62,990
Education Administrators 0% $74,050
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $37,570
Sociology Professors 0% $62,250
Political Science Professors 0% $73,510
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $76,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Psychology 71
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Social Sciences 29
Communication & Journalism 23
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4
History 3

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