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Social Sciences in South Dakota

Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota

272 students earned Social Sciences degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in South Dakota

There are 5,520 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $56,780 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

South Dakota State University

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

79% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#2

University of South Dakota

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

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Social Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $51,750
Urban and Regional Planners 5% $55,200
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $49,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Theology & Religious Vocations 57
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Communication & Journalism 23
English Language & Literature 5
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4
History 3
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1

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