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Sociology Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 92 students earned their Sociology degrees in SD.

A Sociology major is the 31st 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 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Master’s Degree 5
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 80.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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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
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,578. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,961. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $21,662. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,284 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,695. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,389. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

#6

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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
Sociology Professors 0% $62,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Political Science & Government 71
Economics 43
Geography & Cartography 25
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13

View all majors related to Sociology

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