by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD highly for social sciences, placing at #835 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 835 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 58 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This social sciences field at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 42 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
USD holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,537 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,410 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 84% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at USD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
