by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The geography major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 61% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from South Dakota State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.