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10 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physics major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 3,640 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $77,260, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 89% of the teachers are full time.

Physics Careers in SD

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $76,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Chemistry 30
Materials Sciences 4
Atmospheric Sciences 2
Geological & Earth Sciences 2

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