by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,489 a year. This is above $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 71% 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 master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at University of South Dakota.
The public & social service program at USD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 31 |
| Human Services | 11 |