by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Dakota State University highly for sociology, coming in at #382 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 382 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 of 27 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University report a median salary of $41,490 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Read more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 71% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
