2023 Best General Education Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best General Education School for You
In 2020-2021, 88 degrees and certificates were awarded to general education students who went to a South Dakota college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best General Education Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in South Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in South Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Best General Education Colleges.
Top South Dakota Schools in General Education
Our analysis found Augustana University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Sioux Falls helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in South Dakota. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 493 |
| Minnesota | 2,028 |
| Kansas | 373 |
| Iowa | 226 |
| Nebraska | 59 |
| North Dakota | 24 |
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General Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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