2023 Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Sociology Master'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.
The Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Master's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the most popular school in South Dakota for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in sociology at South Dakota State, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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Out of the 2 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
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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 2 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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