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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Dakota

60 Total Degrees Awarded
2 Award Levels Offered
#2 Best Rank — Bachelor's

Here is an overview of this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Liberal Arts & Humanities Degrees Available at USD

The following degree levels are offered in liberal arts & humanities at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 38
Associate’s 22

USD Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.

Bachelor’s Rankings

USD holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota 2
Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota 3
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 23
Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 32
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools 227
Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools 311

Student Debt of Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$30,092 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, liberal arts & humanities students borrow a median amount of $30,092 in student loans. This is higher than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.

Student debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors with a bachelor's degree at USD

USD Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$9,432 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$30,092 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,773 $11,283
Fees $1,659 $1,659

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Bachelor’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 53% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.

USD gender breakdown of Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's degree grads The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.

Ethnic diversity of Liberal Arts & Humanities majors at University of South Dakota
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

General Studies (Bachelor’s)

USD awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).

USD Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 22 associate’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.

Associate’s Rankings

USD is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota 3
Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota 4
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 49
Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 108

Associate’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 45% of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.

USD gender breakdown of Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate's degree grads The majority of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a associate’s in liberal arts & humanities.

Ethnic diversity of Liberal Arts & Humanities majors at University of South Dakota
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

General Studies (Associate’s)

USD granted 22 associate’s completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).

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