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Education Schools in South Dakota

1,077 students earned Education degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in South Dakota

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 585
Master’s Degree 428
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 88.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in South Dakota

25,700 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $59,930, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Dakota that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of South Dakota

Vermillion
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Augustana Sioux Falls. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

Northern State University

Aberdeen
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

South Dakota State University

Brookings
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Graduates earn an average $43,507 after graduation.

#5

Black Hills State University

Spearfish
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at BHSU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,961.

#6

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Dakota State University

Madison
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Dakota State. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,282 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Mount Marty University

Yankton
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,593. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Mount Marty grads earn an average salary of $38,894.

#10

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
1,251 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $16,588 after earning their degree at this institution.

Education Careers in SD

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Technical Education Teachers 25% $45,880
Business Professors 25% $70,240
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Biological Science Professors 19% $81,640
Computer Science Professors 15% $64,180
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $59,850
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $60,970
Economics Professors 14% $85,980
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,530
Preschool Teachers 13% $29,580
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $41,710
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,800
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $59,050
Agricultural Sciences Professors 13% $80,310
Interpreters and Translators 13% $35,560
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $55,360
Coaches and Scouts 10% $31,640
Education Professors 9% $63,520
Postsecondary Education Administrators 9% $100,700
Instructional Coordinators 8% $59,250
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $44,410
Teacher Assistants 7% $23,740
Special Education Professors 6% $42,410
Vocational Education Professors 6% $44,070
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $77,800
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $41,470
Middle School Teachers 6% $43,680
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $44,420
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Elementary School Teachers 6% $42,670
Librarians 5% $38,650
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 5% $29,420
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $42,910
Social Scientists 0% $67,350
Political Science Professors 0% $73,510
History Professors 0% $62,990
Education, Training, and Library Workers 0% $39,060
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $37,570
Sociology Professors 0% $62,250
Education Administrators 0% $74,050
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $76,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Psychology 328
Social Sciences 262
Communication & Journalism 203
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 162
History 70
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 47
Library Science 2

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