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General Social Sciences in South Dakota

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General Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 206 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 1
Top South Dakota Schools in General Social Sciences
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in South Dakota

4,010 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $43,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Sioux Falls

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

In their early career, University of Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $42,369. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#2

Black Hills State University

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

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,961. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

Mount Marty University

Yankton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,894 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#4

Oglala Lakota College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,800. The average student takes 5.50 years to complete their degree at Oglala Lakota College.

General Social Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Statisticians 50% $0
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Managers 5% $98,480
Social Scientists 0% $67,350
Survey Researchers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Sociology 86
Political Science & Government 71
Economics 43
Geography & Cartography 25
Anthropology 13

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

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