by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #470 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 470 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 5 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 53 of 149 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Associate’s | 55 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University report a median salary of $45,130 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,866 in student loans. This is below $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State University conferred 42 bachelor’s completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 55 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State University granted 55 associate’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
