2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 24 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #95 most popular major in South Dakota.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Physics
Our analysis found South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Dakota. Located in the small city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public college with a small student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 67% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Augustana University is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls.
About 25% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 75% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Dakota is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dakota Wesleyan University is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 134 |
| Minnesota | 236 |
| Kansas | 84 |
| Iowa | 141 |
| Nebraska | 69 |
| North Dakota | 23 |
Physics Related Majors
One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Physics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.
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