2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, social sciences students earned 262 degrees and certificates from a South Dakota school, making the subject the 10th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in South Dakota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the most popular school in South Dakota for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 43% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Dakota is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
About 47% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 53% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augustana University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
Women make up 69% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 9 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Sioux Falls landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.
Of the 24 students majoring in social sciences at University of Sioux Falls, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Black Hills State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in South Dakota. BHSU is a small public school located in the town of Spearfish.
About 67% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Northern State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social sciences programs. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.
Women make up 57% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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Mount Marty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Yankton, Mount Marty is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Oglala Lakota College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a public college with a small student population.
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Dakota Wesleyan University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,073 |
| Minnesota | 2,741 |
| Iowa | 1,455 |
| Missouri | 2,156 |
| Nebraska | 833 |
| North Dakota | 194 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- 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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