2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You
With 71 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #40 most popular major in South Dakota.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in South Dakota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Dakota
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Top South Dakota Schools in Political Science & Government
Our 2023 rankings named Augustana University the best school in South Dakota for political science and government students. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, political science majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Dakota is a great place for political science and government students. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
After completing their degree, political science graduates from USD carry an average student debtload of $26,000.
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Out of the 4 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Black Hills State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. BHSU is a small public school located in the town of Spearfish.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 574 |
| Minnesota | 685 |
| Kansas | 270 |
| Iowa | 406 |
| Nebraska | 222 |
| North Dakota | 55 |
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Political Science & Government Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, political science and government has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Political Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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