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Sociology in South Dakota

Sociology Schools in South Dakota

88 students earned Sociology degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

A Sociology major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in South Dakota

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Master’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 450 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $65,340, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in South Dakota that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,125. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,111.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $20,959.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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Sociology Careers in SD

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Managers 5% $98,480

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