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Physical Sciences Schools in South Dakota

144 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 89
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Associate Degree 7

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,919. Graduates earn an average $57,561 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,961. 58% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#5

Augustana University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Presentation College grads earn an average salary of $45,205. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,766 after graduation.

Physical Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $51,740
Engineering Professors 25% $86,400
Chemists 14% $58,370
Geoscientists 14% $61,020
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $122,090
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $76,270
Hydrologists 0% $0
Physical Scientists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Computer & Information Sciences 615
Agriculture 595
Engineering 569
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 427
Engineering Technologies 248
Mathematics & Statistics 159
Natural Resources & Conservation 83
Architecture/Urban Planning 31

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

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