by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Dakota State was ranked #646 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 516 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 646 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dakota State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,119 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Dakota State was $357 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $2,017 | $2,017 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,990 | $8,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,286 | $6,286 |
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The liberal arts program at Dakota State awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Dakota State liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Dakota State Online Learning page.
The liberal arts program at Dakota State awarded 21 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Dakota State University.
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