Physics Schools in South Dakota

29 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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	8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 3.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 58.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 37.9%
• Other Races: 0.0%

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.

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.

Most Popular Physics Programs in SD

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

Physics Careers in SD

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
High School Teachers	6%	$42,770

Related Majors in South Dakota

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

View all majors related to Physics

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By A. T. Service under License

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