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Political Science & Government Schools in South Dakota

71 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in South Dakota

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a political science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 470 people employed in jobs related to a political science degree, compared to 515,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in South Dakota

Political Science grads earn an average of $86,280 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Dakota that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Augustana University

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

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Augustana Sioux Falls. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,200 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,961. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,284 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Political Science & Government Careers in SD

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Economics Professors 14% $85,980
Managers 5% $98,480
Political Science Professors 0% $73,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Sociology 86
Economics 43
Geography & Cartography 25
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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