2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 144 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a South Dakota college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the most popular school in South Dakota for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
About 13% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 88% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
Of the 6 students majoring in physical sciences at USD, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a great place for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Physical Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 325 |
| Minnesota | 891 |
| Iowa | 427 |
| Missouri | 765 |
| Nebraska | 229 |
| North Dakota | 85 |
Majors Related to Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 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 NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.