History at South Dakota State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.
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Studying Online at South Dakota State University
Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at South Dakota State University
Rankings can help you compare South Dakota State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #282 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,916 |
| 2 years | $37,424 |
| 3 years | $40,272 |
| 4 years | $46,676 |
| 5 years | $51,355 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $46,676, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from South Dakota State University comes in at $26,977.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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