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History Schools in South Dakota

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

In this state, History is the 26th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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

There are 4,110 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, history grads earn an average of $50,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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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

A typical student attending BHSU will pay a net price of $16,961. 92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,389. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,507 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

#4

Augustana University

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

Graduates earn an average $44,200 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

In their early career, Dakota Wesleyan University grads earn an average salary of $42,282. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,929. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Education 1,045
Psychology 328
Social Sciences 262
Communication & Journalism 203
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 162
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 47
Library Science 2

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