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The physical sciences major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from South Dakota State. This makes it the #160 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at South Dakota State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 345 |
| Engineering | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 143 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 84 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 75 |
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