2023 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Education Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, education students earned 1,045 degrees and certificates from a South Dakota school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Education Master's Degree 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 6 schools in South Dakota to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top South Dakota Schools for a Master's in Education
Our analysis found Northern State University to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Dakota. NSU is a small public school located in the town of Aberdeen.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Dakota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
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Out of the 6 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Sioux Falls landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mount Marty University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the remote town of Yankton, Mount Marty is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Black Hills State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. BHSU is a small public school located in the town of Spearfish.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 4,776 |
| Minnesota | 9,682 |
| Iowa | 3,392 |
| Missouri | 7,906 |
| Nebraska | 4,167 |
| North Dakota | 1,291 |
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Education Related Rankings by Major
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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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