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History Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 71 students earned their History degrees in SD.

As a degree choice, History is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 67
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 98.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in South Dakota

4,110 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $50,100, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Dakota that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,961. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. A typical student attending USD will pay a net price of $19,389.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, South Dakota State grads earn an average salary of $43,507.

#4

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
9 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,200 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $24,066.

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

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,284 a year. 96% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,662. In their early career, University of Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $42,369.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,929.

History Careers in SD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 14% $30,840
Curators 11% $47,620
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Managers 5% $98,480
History Professors 0% $62,990

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