by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $43,530. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $36,511 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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The grade specific ed program at South Dakota State awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 66 |
| Student Counseling | 40 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
| Educational Administration | 4 |
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