2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 86 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, sociology is the #31 most popular major in South Dakota.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 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 Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the most popular school in South Dakota for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 40 students majoring in sociology at South Dakota State, 23% are male and 78% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $26,545 in student debt.
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Out of the 7 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Black Hills State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. BHSU is a small public school located in the town of Spearfish.
Women make up 73% of the sociology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at BHSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,114.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Sioux Falls is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.
Women make up 50% of the sociology majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northern State University is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. NSU is a small public school located in the town of Aberdeen.
About 80% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 20% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Dakota helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in South Dakota. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
Of the 3 students majoring in sociology at USD, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Augustana University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
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Dakota Wesleyan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Located in the remote town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 296 |
| Minnesota | 264 |
| Kansas | 195 |
| Iowa | 237 |
| Nebraska | 116 |
| North Dakota | 48 |
Majors Related to Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Sociology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 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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