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Physical Sciences in South Dakota

Physical Sciences Schools in South Dakota

119 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 19th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in South Dakota

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 67
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in South Dakota

There are 4,490 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $74,200 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in South Dakota that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,499. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,282. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at SD Mines.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,125. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at BHSU. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,113. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Augustana Sioux Falls.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,523. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,356.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Physical Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Chemists 14% $58,370
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $122,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Agriculture 595
Engineering 569
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 427
Engineering Technologies 248
Mathematics & Statistics 159
Natural Resources & Conservation 83
Architecture/Urban Planning 31
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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