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Physical Sciences in South Dakota

Physical Sciences Schools in South Dakota

In 2022-2023, 119 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in SD.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 12th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in South Dakota

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in South Dakota

4,490 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $74,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,125.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,499. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. 88% of the teachers are full time.

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Physical Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Chemists 14% $58,370
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $122,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Engineering 175
Agriculture 54
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 42
Mathematics & Statistics 38
Engineering Technologies 22
Architecture/Urban Planning 13
Natural Resources & Conservation 9

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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