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Public & Social Service Schools in South Dakota

173 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public & Social Service major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in South Dakota

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 10,980 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $70,730, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in South Dakota that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending USD will pay a net price of $19,389.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,477 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
1,251 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,588 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Mitchell Tech will pay a net price of $11,813. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,662. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,010.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

Public & Social Service Careers in SD

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Social Work Professors 14% $65,390
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $39,910
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $101,340
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $40,050
Social and Community Service Managers 10% $67,470
General and Operations Managers 9% $111,600
Education Professors 9% $63,520
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $24,060
Marriage and Family Therapists 7% $38,700
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $38,550
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $88,820
Managers 5% $98,480
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 4% $37,150
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $46,330
Social Scientists 0% $67,350
Social Workers 0% $73,450
Political Science Professors 0% $73,510
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -15% $69,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 342
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 154
Legal Professions 70
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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