2023 Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Sociology 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a .
Most Popular South Dakota Schools in Sociology
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, sociology majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Black Hills State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota list. BHSU is a small public school located in the town of Spearfish.
On average, sociology graduates from BHSU take out $27,375 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 7 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Sioux Falls landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota list. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.
After completing their degree, sociology graduates from NSU carry an average student debt load of $25,920.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Dakota. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota list. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
Augustana University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Schools in South Dakota ranking. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
Dakota Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for sociology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Best Sociology Colleges in the Plains States Region
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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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.
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