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Liberal Arts General Studies in South Dakota

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in South Dakota

290 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.

In this state, Liberal Arts General Studies is the 6th most popular major out of a total 209 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in South Dakota

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 140
Associate’s Degree 130
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
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Gender Distribution

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

Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in SD Gender Diversity Statistics

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in SD Ethnic Diversity Statistics

Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in South Dakota

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in South Dakota

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There are 14 colleges in South Dakota that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

South Dakota State University

Brookings
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
12,104 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#2

University of South Dakota

Vermillion
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,066 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,200 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Black Hills State University

Spearfish
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
4,035 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,900 after graduation.

#4

Dakota State University

Madison
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
3,382 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. 70% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Northern State University

Aberdeen
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,100 a year.

#6

Sinte Gleska University

Mission
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
583 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,906. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#7

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
167 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
1,300 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $15,600 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#8

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,133 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,891. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,700 a year.

#10

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,200 after graduation. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in SD

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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